In a tragic incident early Saturday morning, a house fire in Nittedal, Norway, has resulted in the deaths of two people, as confirmed by the Øst police district. While the identities of the deceased have not yet been definitively established, authorities suspect that they are residents of the address where the fire occurred. The next of kin have been informed of the situation. Emergency services responded promptly after receiving reports of the fire at approximately 3:02 AM.

Witnesses in the area observed flames erupting from the house, prompting a swift response from the police and firefighters, who arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames. Operations manager Henrik Larsen reported that the fire was so intense that it took only a few minutes for firefighters to enter and subsequently confirm the fatalities. Fortunately, there was no risk of the fire spreading to adjacent structures, allowing emergency personnel to focus on controlling the blaze.

As of 5 AM on Saturday, the fire was still under control, although investigations are underway to determine the cause. The police have not released any details regarding how the fire started, leaving the community in shock and mourning the loss of life in this devastating incident. The ongoing investigation will aim to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the fire and the tragic outcome for the victims' families.