Fire Engulfs House and Garage in Øygarden Community

Emergency services responded to a major fire involving a house and garage in Øygarden municipality. The blaze started in a garage containing parked electric vehicles before spreading to the adjacent home. Police reported hearing loud explosions at the scene. Thick smoke filled the area, prompting authorities to advise residents to close doors and windows. They also instructed people to shut down ventilation systems. Police are currently evacuating neighboring homes as a precaution. Fire crews have not yet reached the location and cannot confirm if anyone was inside the burning house. The emergency operations center received numerous calls about the incident according to their duty officer. The rapid spread from garage to main structure demonstrates the challenge of containing vehicle fires in residential areas.