House Fire in South-East Norway Burns to the Ground
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A fire fully destroyed an older wooden house in the South-East police district of Norway on the night of December 13, 2025.The fire was reported at 03:31 local time and, despite the efforts of the fire brigade, the structure burned down. Fortunately, there was no risk of the fire spreading to neighboring buildings.
Details of the Fire
According to Jan Kristian Johnsrud, operations manager for the South-East police district, the house was fully engulfed in flames when authorities were alerted. “[There] is a full fire in the house,” Johnsrud stated to authorities.
Firefighters continued extinguishing efforts as of 05:00 on Saturday morning, but the house was deemed unsalvageable. Johnsrud confirmed to NRK that “This is an older wooden house that is going to burn to the ground.”
No Risk to Surrounding Structures
Authorities confirmed that the fire posed no threat to nearby buildings. The focus remained on fully extinguishing the blaze and ensuring the area was safe.
Investigation and Next Steps
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and will be investigated by authorities. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Key Takeaways
* A house in the South-East police district of Norway was destroyed by fire on December 13, 2025.
* The fire was reported at 03:31 local time.
* No injuries were reported,and there was no risk of the fire spreading to other buildings.
* The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Published: December 13, 2025, 16:13 CET
Updated: December 13, 2025, 18:52 CET