Feb 10 • 08:56 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

Fire in Bærum – risk of spreading

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in Bærum, where authorities warn of the risk of the fire spreading to neighboring homes.

Emergency services have responded to a house that is engulfed in flames in Bærum, Norway. According to police, the building is fully ablaze, and there is a significant risk that the fire could spread to neighboring houses. Operations leader Bjørn Gunnar Nysæter reported that they are in contact with local residents and that no one has been reported missing thus far.

The fire is described as fully developed, occurring in a dry wooden house, which poses a greater risk for rapid fire spread. Roy Kristoffersen, the duty officer at Oslo's fire department, indicated that the firefighting efforts are currently underway from three sides of the structure. The urgency of the response highlights the potential dangers associated with fires in residential areas, especially those involving older wooden homes.

As firefighters engage in battling the blaze, they are focusing on exterior firefighting techniques to contain the fire and prevent it from reaching nearby properties. The situation is developing, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of residents and the effectiveness of their response efforts.

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