Authorities in Flå kommune, Norway have received reports of an avalanche occurring at Høgevarde, a mountain peak located near Norefjell. The police have classified the notification as a "distance report", indicating that they are in the early stages of assessing the situation. As of now, it remains unclear whether there are any individuals caught in the avalanche, prompting the police to initiate a rescue operation.

Ottar Steinstø, the operations leader of the Sør-Øst police district, has communicated that they are working diligently to clarify the situation, stating they cannot confirm or deny the presence of people trapped in the snow. The authorities are exercising caution and deploying resources judiciously to avoid any mishaps, as initial reports can sometimes be misleading during crisis situations.

To aid in the rescue efforts, the police have redirected a helicopter from another incident at Gaustablikk to assist with the situation at Høgevarde. The helicopter is expected to arrive at approximately 17:40. The ongoing search and rescue operation will continue as authorities gather more information and assess the extent of the avalanche.