Smoke development at a shopping center in Bærum – Greater Oslo

All emergency services are present. – It has not been confirmed that there are open flames, but there is a lot of black smoke, so it is burning somewhere. That’s what the duty commander of the Oslo Fire and Rescue Service, Eirik Fredriksen, says. The fire service has not located the fire at the centre. Evacuation is underway and no one has been reported injured or missing. Were workers on the roof – There were a number of workers on the roof where there is smoke, but we have them under control now, says Fredriksen. According to the police, work is in progress on the roof. They will investigate whether that could be the cause of the fire. – We have sent large resources there. There is black smoke drifting towards Holmenkollen and we are working to get an overview. Fredriksen advises everyone in the vicinity to close doors, windows and valves. – Search away from areas exposed to smoke. In addition, we ask that spectators stay away so that the emergency services can work in peace. Published 19.08.2024, at 16.22 Updated 19.08.2024, at 16.40



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