Busy Saturday for the fire service Østafjells
The fire brigade throughout southern and eastern Norway has been busy putting out major and minor fires in nature on Saturday. Forest fire danger has…
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Low risk of fire in electric cars
The Norwegian Electric Car Association believes Gjensidige creates the false impression that electric cars are unsafe fire bombs following the fierce fire in a car…
Mother and three daughters from Syria died after a fire in Bergen on January 4
A 7-year-old girl died Tuesday afternoon from the injuries she sustained in the housing fire in Ytrebygda, Bergen on January 4. The fire has thus…
The Norwegian Embassy is asking Norwegians to follow local advice in fire-stricken Australia
The fires in Southeast Australia have worsened. The embassy asks Norwegians, who may be in affected areas, to follow the advice of local authorities. “Please…
Over 300 evacuated after fire in hotel in Ålesund
284 adults and 19 children who were guests at Scandic Parken in Ålesund were evacuated in connection with a fire in a technical room on…
Fear of gas explosion in Kvinnherad
Fear that gas cylinder may explode as a result of a fire in Kvinnherad A cow barn in Dimmelsvik in Kvinnherad in Hordaland has burned…
House ablaze in Sigdal – neighbours evacuated
House ablaze in Sigdal – neighbours evacuated A residential house in Prestfoss in Sigdal, near Drammen, has burned to the ground after a car fire…
Two arrested after fire in Nav in Enebakk
It burned on Monday morning in Nav at Enebakk in Akershus. Two men were arrested, suspected of arson. ‘’Immediate investigations at the site led us…
Strategy for securing Norwegian churches
Government announces strategy for securing Norwegian churches The Government is working on a strategy for protecting churches in Norway that are not well protected against…
Lorry Owners wants to review subsea tunnels
Lorry Owners calls for review of subsea tunnels The Norwegian Lorry Owners Association wish to postpone and review subsea tunnels. They will rather look at…
4 to hospital after Gudvanga Tunnel fire
4 sent to the hospital after Gudvanga Tunnel fire Four persons are sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a truck-train caught on fire…
200 evacuated due to a fire at Gjøvik
200 residents are evacuated due to fire in Hunndalen at Gjøvik It is a fire in a commercial building in Hunndalen at Gjøvik. The police…
Fire at Bryn in Oslo – gas cylinders exploding
Gas cylinders exploding in a workshop at Bryn A fire in a street sweeper at Bryn in Oslo has spread to a workshop. Several gas…
Great concern for safety on Norwegian ferries
Great concern for safety on Norwegian ferries from seamen Personnel on Norwegian ferries are very concerned about the safety of passengers on board. “In a…
Almost half of the fire outbreaks in 2018 were due to stoves
45% of the 3,547 callouts for firefighting and rescue services last year were due to stoves. Oslo was the city with the most stove fires…
Man admits to murder in Haugesund
Man admits to murder and house fire in Haugesund The man who has been charged with killing his cohabitant in connection with a fire in…
Woman found dead after a fire in Haugesund
Woman found dead after an arson in Haugesund A woman is found dead after a fire in a detached house in Haugesund during the night…
Fire in a house in Bjugn extinguished
Fire in a house in Bjugn extinguished The main building of a farm in Bjugn in Trøndelag, which was in engulfed in flames during the…
Fends off payment after fire in Namsos
Woman fends off compensation after a large fire in Namsos A 21-years-old woman does not have to pay up to NOK 11 million in compensation after…
Fire in a fishing vessel outside Sola
Fire in a fishing vessel outside Sola – 20 men on board There is a fire on board a fishing vessel off the coast of…
