A resident died when fire broke out in a care home apartment in Haugesund overnight. Emergency services received the alarm at 1:20 AM. Police confirmed the fire was extinguished by 2:05 AM.
Operations manager Helene Strand said smoke divers found one deceased person in the apartment where the fire started. The victim has not been formally identified. Authorities have notified next of kin.
Fifteen residents were evacuated during firefighting operations. None could return home overnight due to smoke damage. The municipality is providing temporary accommodation for all affected residents.
Care homes in Norway provide supported living for elderly and disabled citizens. This tragedy highlights the vulnerability of residents in such facilities during emergencies. Proper fire safety measures become critically important when residents have limited mobility.
Local fire authorities have begun investigating the cause of the blaze. The care home management is cooperating fully with the investigation.