At 03.18, the fire service responded to an automatic fire alarm in Gjøvik church. When the fire brigade arrived, there was heat in the door in the south entrance. – We traveled to the site and it turns out that a fire has started on the outside of the door. The fire is extinguished relatively quickly and there is damage to the entrance, says operations manager in Innlandet, Atle Bernhoft von Obstfelder. There is minor fire damage around the doorway, but no damage to the church. The fire is probably arson. – Findings at the site and other information indicate that the fire may have been set. Tips wanted The police have carried out crime scene investigations, but the police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen something during the time period. – If anyone has seen any people near Gjøvik church in the period before 03.18, we want them to call us on 02800, says Obstfelder. Gjøvik church is located in the middle of the town and is built of timber. It was dedicated in 1882, according to the church’s website.
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Fire extinguished in Gjøvik church – think the fire was arson – news Innlandet – Local news, TV and radio
