A significant power outage affected nearly two thousand customers in northern Øygarden early Friday. The disruption began with 1,992 customers impacted. The number was later revised down to 1,714 and then to 870 affected customers by 6:48 AM. Power company officials are working to restore service. The cause of the outage is under investigation. This event highlights the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to technical faults. It also underscores the importance of reliable energy grids for both residents and businesses in Norway's coastal communities.
Police responded to multiple incidents across the region overnight. Officers received a report of a break-in at a construction site near the old Sentralbadet. A security company reported the intrusion. The suspects had fled before police arrived. During the search, officers found a person in possession of a laptop believed to be stolen. The individual was checked in connection with the break-in.
A bicycle theft was reported in Breiviken. The victim woke to noise in the street and saw two people leaving on a bicycle. A cut bicycle lock was left on the ground. The bicycle was described as having an elf ornament attached to the back. Police are searching the area for suspects.
In a separate event, police were called to Møhlenpris at 4:25 AM. A person was reportedly attempting to break into cars. Another person was seen entering a backyard in the same area. Police believe it may be the same individual. A search of the area was conducted without immediate results.
A car crashed into a garden in Bjørnafjorden late Thursday night. The vehicle struck the caller's car. The driver then ran into the woods. A police dog unit later found the driver. The driver appeared heavily intoxicated. Police also found narcotics in connection with the driver. The individual was arrested and will undergo a blood test.
A building fire was reported in Vaksdal. Emergency services responded to reports of smoke from a detached house. The fire service arrived on scene and confirmed the building was under renovation and unoccupied. They extinguished the fire and have the situation under control.
In a major drug case, three men were arrested on Wednesday. Two were arrested in the Bergen area and one in Møre og Romsdal. The men, two in their early twenties and one in his thirties, are charged with possession and sale of narcotics. The substances involved are primarily hashish and cocaine. The men were remanded in custody for four weeks on Thursday afternoon. They face full isolation with no mail or visitation rights due to the risk of evidence tampering. Police have made several seizures in the case.
A false alarm occurred in Laksevåg when multiple smoke detectors were triggered. Large emergency resources were dispatched after initial contact with the resident failed. A security company first reported a kitchen fire. It was later determined to be a case of burnt food, or 'tørrkoking'. Fire crews from Laksevåg ventilated the home.
Traffic police conducted speed checks on County Road 57 toward Mongstad on Wednesday. In two and a half hours, 28 drivers were stopped for speeding. One man in his twenties was clocked at 138 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. This resulted in the seizure of his driver's license and a report. An agricultural vehicle was also measured at 62 km/h in a 45 km/h zone. It was impounded for inspection by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Police warn drivers to be cautious of speed during the winter darkness.
A thief used pepper spray against a man in central Bergen overnight. The victim discovered the thief in a basement on Richard Nordraaks gate. The thief had broken a window and sprayed at the man but missed. The man followed the thief, who ran into an apartment on Kalfaret. Police arrested the 30-year-old man on the terrace. They found a bottle of red pepper spray. The man was detained and released in the early morning hours.
A man in his forties was arrested and charged Thursday morning with possession of abuse material. He was arrested due to the risk of evidence tampering. The man's lawyer had no comment on the case at this time.
Police are seeking to remand a man in his thirties in custody for four weeks. He was arrested Tuesday at a private address in Sogn og Fjordane. He is charged with serious drug offenses, including possession and sale. Police made a large narcotics seizure. The man is also charged with making threats against a woman on social media. Prosecutors cite the risk of reoffending as grounds for custody.
A demonstration was held Wednesday afternoon against budget cuts affecting services for people with developmental disabilities. Around 70 people gathered. Organizers say proposed cuts of 50 million Norwegian kroner will severely impact support contact, day programs, housing, and personal assistance. They describe the budget as a major step backward toward segregation and institutionalization.
Police received a report of a fire alarm in a home in Godvik. Smoke was observed on a camera. No one was reported home. Police and fire crews responded. The incident was later confirmed as another case of burnt food, not a fire.
A flight from Frankfurt to Toronto was diverted to Bergen Airport Flesland on Wednesday. The Condor airline flight was redirected due to a medical emergency on board. The plane landed in Bergen at 2:30 PM local time. The passenger was transferred to medical personnel for treatment. The aircraft departed Bergen later in the afternoon. It was expected to land in Toronto at 5:00 PM local time.
Water will be shut off for some addresses near Gimleveien due to urgent work on a main water pipe. A contractor damaged a private service line. The water has been shut off to repair the fault. Work is expected to be completed overnight. The municipality warns that water may be discolored brown or yellow when service returns. Residents are advised to flush their cold water taps, preferably at the lowest point in the house, and clean filters if necessary.
Police reported a break-in at Os vidaregåande skule in Bjørnafjorden early Friday. A security company alerted police around 4:00 AM. The break-in occurred in two buildings. Police searched the area but did not find the perpetrators. A case has been opened.
In central Bergen, two thieves broke a window and entered a basement in an apartment building. Police gained control of the thieves in a neighboring building. One was arrested and placed in custody.
These incidents, concentrated in a short timeframe, represent a busy period for emergency services in Western Norway. They span from infrastructure failure to criminal activity and public demonstrations. The volume of police reports suggests ongoing challenges with property crime and drug-related offenses in the region. The community response to service cuts also indicates significant public concern over social welfare policies. The situation will require continued coordination between utility providers, law enforcement, and social services to address both immediate incidents and underlying systemic issues.