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Explosion in Oslo commercial building
Overview
An explosion occurred at a commercial building in the Økern area of Oslo on a Friday afternoon, resulting in significant material damage and shattered windows. One individual sustained minor injuries during the blast.
Emergency services established a 50-meter safety perimeter and evacuated the immediate vicinity. While investigators initially considered an issue with electrical installations, they ruled out the local power grid operated by Elvia. Authorities believe the explosion likely originated in the basement or below the first floor. The incident caused power outages for more than 1,000 customers. Police have secured the property as a crime scene for forensic examination, though officials stated there is no immediate risk of structural collapse.
Entities
Tore Barstad · Tor Gulbrandsen · Høybråten · Oslo · Elvia
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesExplosion in Økern, Oslo, damages commercial building
An explosion at a commercial building in Økern, Oslo, caused minor injuries and extensive damage. Police are investigating the cause after ruling out the local power grid.
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Sources
nyheder-i-dag.dk · uob.com.sg · varden.no · world-today-news.com