# Øygarden residential building explosion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ygarden-residential-building-explosion
> Updated: 2026-08-31T09:20:19.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

On August 25, an explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a multi-unit residential building in Foldnes, Øygarden municipality, Norway. The blast caused a wall to be blown out and the roof to collapse, resulting in the destruction of all four residential units.

Initial reports indicated that a man in his 20s was missing following the incident. Subsequent updates confirmed that one person died and two others were injured. Among the injured was an ambulance worker who was responding to a welfare check; that individual was reported to be in stable condition.

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast, noting the possibility that it was triggered by gas from a propane tank.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Øygarden explosion leaves one dead and an ambulance worker injured

An ambulance worker was seriously injured and one person died following an explosion and fire in an Øygarden residential building. Police suspect a propane tank may have caused the blast.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ygarden-explosion-leaves-one-dead-and-an-ambulance-worker-injured

### 2026-08-24: Øygarden apartment explosion destroys residential building

An explosion and fire destroyed a four-unit apartment building in Øygarden, Norway, leaving a man in his 20s missing and causing significant structural damage.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rdovre-police-operation-follows-fight-and-pistol-discovery

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