Emergency services in Bømlo responded early on Monday morning to reports of a house completely engulfed in flames in Mosterhamn. The call was logged at approximately 3:35 AM, and local police commander Rune Tallaksen indicated that the fire department was expected to arrive first at the scene. As the situation developed, it was reported shortly after 4 AM that there was no risk of the fire spreading, although the house was fully consumed by flames. Firefighters were engaged in damage control efforts at that time.

The police began interviewing witnesses and had not yet contacted the owner of the house. By around 6 AM, Commander Tallaksen provided updates indicating that they were attempting to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown. The response involved coordination between police and fire services, ensuring that the situation was being managed effectively to prevent further issues in the vicinity.

Local authorities are now focused on both the aftermath of the incident as well as understanding the factors that led to the fire. Active investigations will ascertain whether individuals were in the house at the time and the potential causes, which remain a priority for both the police and the fire department as they process the scene and gather information.