On Monday morning, police reported a fire in the terrain near Grimstadvatnet in Hareid, located in Sunnmøre, Norway. Emergency services, including the fire department and police, quickly mobilized to the site to address the situation. Initial reports indicated that sparks were observed prior to the fire's outbreak, raising concerns about its cause.

By 8:17 AM, the fire department confirmed that firefighting efforts were underway. Progress was made quickly, and by approximately 8:40 AM, authorities reported that the fire had been extinguished. Unfortunately, the incident resulted in damage to an area of land and complete destruction of an outbuilding, as confirmed by police officials.

Sindre Molnes, the operations leader in the police, detailed the situation, indicating that power had gone out in the area and a nearby high-voltage line was also in proximity to the fire. The incident's cause is still under investigation, particularly concerning the observed sparks prior to the fire, which may have played a role in igniting the blaze.