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Fire engulfs three of four municipal housing units in Arendal

A blaze spread to three of four municipal apartments in Arendal, with no residents inside.

A fire broke out in a municipal housing complex in Arendal, quickly reaching three of the four units and the surrounding ground. Emergency crews were alerted early Saturday morning. Operations leaders Tom Kenneth Glastad Aakenes and Eyvind Formo confirmed that the buildings were empty and that firefighters were searching the units. No injuries were reported.

Why it matters

The incident highlights fire safety challenges in public housing and the importance of rapid emergency response.

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