On Wednesday night, a fire incident in Karmøy, Rogaland, resulted in more than 1600 customers losing their electricity supply. The local police reported that they were informed of the fire around 10:30 PM, which was caused by a power cable falling from a mast and igniting. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene and were able to bring the situation under control shortly after it was reported.

The outage reportedly affected approximately 1600 to 1700 households, highlighting the impact of infrastructure failures on local communities. Representatives from the local power company were present at the scene, providing updates regarding the extent of the power outage and working to restore service. By 11:07 PM, the local electricity company, Fagnes, reported that 1635 customers were still without power as crews worked to address the situation.

This incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities in electricity supply systems, particularly during unforeseen events such as fires. Local authorities and energy companies may need to reassess safety measures around power infrastructure to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The swift response by emergency services emphasizes the importance of preparedness in handling such emergencies.