A fire at Slotthaug High School in Bergen sent black smoke and visible flames into the air on Thursday. The blaze started in a school toilet, prompting immediate action from staff. Employees successfully evacuated all affected students from the building.
Firefighters contained the incident and extinguished the flames by 1:56 PM local time. Smoke still filled large sections of the school building after the fire was put out. Officials noted ventilation would take considerable time to clear the affected areas.
No injuries were reported among students or staff members. The school is located in Bergen's Fana district, a southern neighborhood of Norway's second-largest city.
While the quick evacuation prevented tragedy, the incident highlights ongoing fire safety challenges in older school buildings. The extensive smoke damage suggests classrooms may remain unusable for some time, disrupting education for Bergen students.