Authorities in Bømlo, Norway, have confirmed the finding of human remains in the ruins of a residential fire that occurred late Monday night. The police have stated that a man is missing, but they are unable to confirm if the remains belong to him. Astrid Meringen Schjetne, a police officer, noted the difficulty of the situation, as they have not been able to contact the missing individual, and there are reportedly no other missing persons in the area.

Authorities plan to conduct an autopsy aimed at identifying the deceased and determining the cause of death, a process that may take time before any results are available. The family of the missing man has been notified of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Criminal Police Services (Kripos) are assisting in the examination of the fire, which has completely destroyed the house.

Investigators face challenges as the site is heavily damaged due to the complete destruction of the residence by the blaze. Police have not yet established a cause for the fire, as inspections and forensic evaluations are expected to continue for some time. The loss of life and the impact on the local community are significant as they await more details on the incident and possible outcomes for the family involved.