Major Residential Fire Destroys Home and Spreads to Annex in Gjerstad

Gjerstad, Norway

Reported 3 hours ago(Nov 14, 2025, 12:20 PM)

Firefighters are actively working to extinguish a fire. Emergency services are on the scene.

Analysis

A residential building has been completely destroyed by fire in Gjerstad with flames spreading to a nearby annex before the blaze was contained. Firefighters continue suppression efforts while police conduct witness interviews and investigate the scene. Authorities confirm the property was unoccupied during the incident.

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PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Major Residential Fire Destroys Home and Spreads to Annex in Gjerstad
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish a fire. Emergency services are on the scene.
Reported 3 hours ago(Nov 14, 2025, 12:20 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
House Fire Spreads to Nearby Annex in Gjerstad
A residential fire has completely engulfed a house and spread to a nearby annex, as reported by local police.
Reported 3 hours ago(Nov 14, 2025, 12:26 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Fire Incident in Gjerstad
Police confirmed no occupants in affected building during fire response
Reported 3 hours ago(Nov 14, 2025, 12:31 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Residential building destroyed by fire in Gjerstad
A home has completely burned down. Fire services are still extinguishing the blaze. Police are conducting on-site investigations and interviewing witnesses.
Reported 2 hours ago(Nov 14, 2025, 1:38 PM)