Midnight blaze threatens Buddhist temple in Ålesund, nine evacuated
Police said a fire broke out around 00:30 in a building linked to Ålesund’s Buddhist temple, prompting evacuation of nine residents, one of whom needed medical aid for smoke inhalation.
Around half past midnight, authorities reported a fire in a structure attached to the Buddhist temple on Gåseid in Ålesund, warning that flames could spread to the temple itself. An operation leader later confirmed the fire was extinguished, though heavy smoke remained. Nine occupants were evacuated, and one person required health assistance after inhaling smoke. The temple is located at Lerstadvegen 1.
Why it matters
The fire endangered a religious site and required emergency evacuation, highlighting local safety concerns.
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