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Grass fire near house in Hjelmeland - 750m² burned, cause under investigation
Hjelmeland, Norway
Reported 4 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 4:08 PM)
Police responded to report of grass fire near house. Fire department reports they have control. Situation being updated.
Analysis
A grass fire burned approximately 15 x 50 meters near a house in Hjelmeland. Fire crews and police responded to contain the blaze, which has been brought under control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and police have opened an official case to determine how the fire started. Emergency services continue to monitor the area for any potential flare-ups.
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- PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Grass fire near house in Hjelmeland - 750m² burned, cause under investigation
Police responded to report of grass fire near house. Fire department reports they have control. Situation being updated.
Reported 4 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 4:08 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Fire in Hjelmeland
Fire broke out on an area of approximately 15 x 50 meters. The cause of the fire is not yet determined. Police are investigating.
Reported 3 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 5:42 PM)