A Swedish force of 300 cavalry, under Erik Pistolhielm, successfully attacked the town, killing all of its inhabitants and razing it.

After reconnaissance, he assembled a force in northern Kexholm county of some 300 cavalry to destroy the village of Tulemajärvi.

Horn intended to ravage a large area in order to make a possible Russian attack on Savolax more difficult.

Taking advantage of the Orthodox Easter, the Swedish force under Erik Pistolhielm made a surprise attack on Tulemajärvi, killing all of its inhabitants, who had, unaware of the danger, had, as was their custom, given themselves up to eating and drinking.

[8] After they had razed Tulemajärvi, the Swedes marched another mile and a half into Russia, burning and killing everything and everyone they encountered.