Emergency services responded to a residential fire in Jevnaker, Viken county. The single-family home was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived.
A dispatch center official confirmed the severity of the situation. Police contacted the registered residents of the burning property.
The homeowners were at their cabin during the incident. Officials confirmed no one was inside the house when the fire started.
Five fire trucks battled the blaze through the night. Firefighters completed their work at 2:40 AM after containing the situation.
The fire likely began in an outbuilding housing chickens. That structure burned completely, according to the operation leader.
Police first reported the incident at 12:24 AM. The rapid response prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring properties.
Jevnaker is a municipality in southern Norway known for its glassworks and natural scenery. This type of detached home is common throughout Norwegian residential areas.
The complete destruction of the chicken coop highlights how quickly fires can spread in rural properties. Many Norwegian households maintain secondary cabins and outbuildings, creating additional fire risks that homeowners should regularly assess.