Feb 16 • 02:43 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

House Completely Ignited in Sunnhordland

A house in Sunnhordland has been completely consumed by fire, and authorities are trying to determine if a person registered at the address is safe.

Early Monday morning, a house in Sunnhordland, Norway, was reported to be completely on fire, prompting an immediate response from the local fire department as well as police. According to operations leader Rune Tallaksen from the South-West Police District, there was no danger of the fire spreading to nearby structures, but efforts were focused on limiting the damage caused by the blaze.

As the situation unfolded, police logged their first report of the fire at approximately 3:35 AM, noting that the emergency services were en route to the scene, with fire crews arriving shortly after. By 4 AM, the fire had completely engulfed the property, with firefighters working diligently to manage the situation and contain any potential threats to adjacent homes.

Later in the morning, around 6 AM, authorities reported having confirmed one person registered at the burned house; however, efforts to reach this individual were unsuccessful at that point. The unfolding circumstances raise concerns about the safety of the individual and highlight the ongoing challenges faced by emergency responders in dealing with such destructive incidents.

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