Feb 17 • 22:55 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Control of fire in activity house in Bergen – police want contact with two girls

A fire broke out in a community activity center for youth in Åsane, Bergen, where the police are seeking two girls who ran away around the time the fire started.

A fire broke out at the Fysak building, a community activity center for youth in Åsane, Bergen, necessitating a response from firefighting crews. The blaze began around 6 PM, and while fire crews managed to gain control, attempts to extinguish the fire continued into the night. Firefighters utilized three aerial lifts to cool the structure and access different points of the building.

As the situation developed, local police reported that video surveillance and witness statements indicated two girls fled the scene around the time the fire began. The police are actively seeking these individuals, along with anyone else who might have information regarding the cause of the fire. Initial reports from the police described a significant part of the building being engulfed, including a wall and subsequently the roof.

This incident raises concerns about safety in youth facilities and prompts an investigation into the cause of the fire. Authorities are focusing on gathering evidence and testimony to determine what happened and to prevent such incidents in the future, especially in light of the potential involvement of minors.

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