Vehicle Heater Malfunction Causes Smoke Scare in Sandnes

Sandnes, Norway

Reported 18 hours ago(Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 PM)

Report of heavy smoke emitting from a parked vehicle at 00:50. No occupants present. Police patrols en route to investigate.

Analysis

Emergency services responded to reports of vehicle smoke in Sandnes overnight. Fire crews determined there was no fire, but tracked the source to a malfunctioning vehicle heater in a parked car. Authorities are working to contact the vehicle's owner while confirming there is no ongoing danger to the area.

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PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Vehicle Heater Malfunction Causes Smoke Scare in Sandnes
Report of heavy smoke emitting from a parked vehicle at 00:50. No occupants present. Police patrols en route to investigate.
Reported 18 hours ago(Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Brann – Sandnes
Ingen brann, kun røyk. Ifølge brannmannskap på stedet er det en motorvarmer som er på og som har forårsaket røyken. Jobber med å få kontakt med den som disponerer bilen.
Reported 17 hours ago(Nov 25, 2025, 12:25 AM)