Western Norway experienced a series of incidents affecting residents across multiple municipalities. A power outage in Fana left 821 customers without electricity as utility company BKK worked to identify the fault. Meanwhile, residents in southern Askøy received urgent advice to boil their drinking water after construction work at the new Skarholmen treatment plant accidentally opened a valve, potentially compromising water quality.
The water advisory requires two approved water samples before being lifted, a process that typically takes up to three days. Authorities sent 6,000 SMS alerts to affected residents in the area. This incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure during development projects and the importance of strict safety protocols.
Multiple traffic and public safety incidents occurred throughout the region. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Skjoldsskiftet and transported to emergency medical care. Police confirmed the individual remained conscious following the collision. In a separate incident near Ole Bulls plass, police responded to a physical altercation between a taxi driver and a customer, resulting in the customer being ordered to stay away from the location.
Law enforcement activity continued overnight with several arrests. Police stopped a vehicle near Storavatnet terminal on suspicion of impaired driving, with the driver taken for blood testing and their license confiscated. Another individual was apprehended for throwing stones at parked vehicles in Skuteviken, causing property damage. The suspect, described as a man in his 50s, reportedly shouted at people and knocked on windows before being arrested.
Emergency services responded to a residential fire in an older single-family home on Stord. Fire crews quickly contained the blaze, which was burning within the building's cladding. Officials confirmed no missing persons or injuries resulted from the incident, though substantial property damage was expected. In a separate smoke investigation at Frekhaug, authorities determined the source was overcooked food rather than a structural fire.
Another power outage affected 1,374 customers in Øygarden, though utility workers resolved the issue within approximately 45 minutes. The rapid response demonstrates improved outage management systems, though the cause remains under investigation.
In personnel announcements, Anne Iren Fagerbakke was appointed as the new director of the Norwegian Railway Directorate for a six-year term. The 58-year-old civil engineer brings extensive experience from her previous role as director of mobility and public transport in Vestland County. Simultaneously, Robert Rastad was hired as the new county director for Vestland, moving from his position at professional services firm PwC.
Local politics saw disruption as city council politician Amina Amin announced her departure from the Labour Party's council group. While reasons remain undisclosed, the party's group leader acknowledged Amin's years of service while expressing disappointment at her decision.
Police made several arrests related to violent incidents. One individual was detained on suspicion of robbery that occurred somewhere in Bergen during the previous week. In a separate case at a Laksevåg grocery store, two men were arrested for assaulting a man in his 40s. The younger suspect faces potential detention due to repeat offense concerns, with a main hearing scheduled for mid-December.
Traffic enforcement efforts yielded results during a joint operation between police and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration in Nattlandsvegen. Officers issued seven fines for mobile phone use while driving, now costing 10,450 kroner per violation, plus three penalties for improper seatbelt use.
The Roads Administration announced new winter protocols for heavy vehicle convoys on Haukelifjell along the E134 route. During severe weather closures to regular traffic, specially qualified trucks will operate under strict safety guidelines developed in collaboration with industry representatives. This approach balances economic needs with driver and crew safety during challenging mountain conditions.
Police are investigating the theft of 70,000 kroner worth of LED lighting from an electrical supplier in Liamyrane. Security footage may help identify suspects, with authorities seeking public assistance in the case.
The concentration of incidents across Western Norway within a short timeframe raises questions about resource allocation for emergency services. While individual events may be unrelated, the collective impact on public services demonstrates the importance of maintained infrastructure and adequate emergency response capabilities in the region.