Report of a terrain fire in Hå
Emergency services have reported a significant terrain fire in Hå, Rogaland, with both the fire department and police responding to the scene.
Emergency services received a report of a terrain fire in Hå, Rogaland, at 19:52 local time, located near Bogsdalsvegen and Nordsjøvegen. The fire is described as quite extensive, affecting areas near both roads and the railway line. Helene Strand, the police operations leader, has confirmed that fire crews and police are on their way to the scene to manage the situation.
At 20:27, the fire department reported that they have gained control over both blazes noted at the location, indicating a prompt response to combat the spread of the fires. While the extent of the damage has not been fully assessed, authorities are on alert due to the potential risks posed by the fire to the nearby infrastructure and residences.
Operations leader Strand emphasized that it is still too early to determine the cause of the fire, although a fireworks battery was discovered in close proximity to the incident. This detail raises concerns about the possibility of fireworks being involved in causing the fire, prompting further investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.