Authorities in Bømlo, Norway, have discovered the remains of a person in the aftermath of a residential fire that occurred overnight on Monday. A man was reported missing following the blaze, but police have not yet determined whether the remains belong to the missing individual. Astrid Meringen Schjetne, a police officer, stated that it is too early to confirm the identity of the deceased and that they are not aware of any other missing persons in the area.

An autopsy will be conducted to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death; however, results may take time. Meanwhile, the relatives of the missing man have been informed about the development. The Norwegian Criminal Investigation Service, Kripos, is assisting in the investigation related to the fire, as they attempt to piece together the events that led to the incident. The house was completely destroyed, complicating the crime scene investigation.

Schjetne emphasized that the site presents significant challenges for investigators due to the total destruction of the house, but forensic work will continue as they seek to uncover the cause of the fire. This situation is particularly distressing for the family and community as they grapple with the potential loss of the missing man and the tragic circumstances surrounding the fire.