A tragic incident unfolded in Sørbøvåg where local police have reported that a man in his 70s is likely deceased following a house fire. The fire department responded to the emergency call made by the man himself at approximately 20:51. Initial contact was made, urging the resident to exit the premises, but communication was lost shortly thereafter, sparking fears for his safety.

Despite multiple attempts to re-establish contact and extensive searches in the surrounding area, the emergency services have not been able to locate the elderly man. As the situation developed, police categorically stated that the house had been deemed a total loss by 23:45, but they were able to bring the fire under control. The absence of the man since the outbreak of the fire has raised grave concerns about his well-being.

Authorities are currently conducting 'after extinguishing' operations, expected to continue for several hours, while the man’s relatives have been informed about the situation. The investigation into the cause of the fire is likely to follow, as officials piece together the events leading up to this unfortunate occurrence.