Feb 17 • 11:18 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

Suspected arson in a single-family home

Police have apprehended a suspect linked to a fire incident in a single-family house, but the suspect is not the owner of the property.

A fire is being investigated in a single-family home in Norway, with police confirming that they have arrested a suspect connected to the residence. The arrested individual is not the owner of the house, raising questions about the motive behind the incident. According to the operational leader, Arve Johan Myklebust, the fire has caused significant damage inside the home, although there were no open flames reported at the scene.

Emergency services were alerted around ten o'clock in the morning, responding to a report of a fire within the home. Initial reports indicated that a fire had burned inside, but it remained unclear whether it had been extinguished at that point. Fortunately, authorities noted that there were no individuals inside the house at the time, and there was no imminent risk of the fire spreading to surrounding structures.

The investigation continues as police gather more information surrounding the incident and the individual’s connection to the property. This case highlights concerns regarding fire safety and the potential for rising tensions in residential areas due to such suspicious activities.

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