The police have set up cordons in several streets, and the fire service is now working on the scene. According to the local newspaper TA, a local man in his 40s has been arrested. It is currently uncertain how the emergency services were notified that he kept acid in his home. Both the fire service, police and an ambulance has rushed to the scene. ACTION IN PORSGRUNN: The emergency services are in place at Hovenga in Porsgrunn. Photo: Theodor Aasland Valen Found various acids The police’s task leader at the scene, Sondre Dahl, confirms that they have arrested a person in the house. They are now in the process of moving into the home, which is located on Hovenga in Porsgrunn. Acids of various kinds have been found, including sulfuric and nitric acid. – There are a few litres, but I don’t know exactly how much, says Dahl. He says it may take some time before they finish the on-site investigations. The bomb squad is on its way to assist with investigations of the find. Residents evacuated For the time being, two people have been evacuated from a dormitory in the residence. – Continuous assessments are made in relation to evacuation, says Dahl to news. It is not yet known why the man kept the acid, or what he was going to use it for. A company and two people are registered at the address. The police have arrested the man on suspicion of violating the Fire and Explosion Protection Act.
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Action taken against address in Porsgrunn after suspicion of storing acid – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
