ABC Nyheter: Details Emerge Following House Fire Tragedy
Details of the Incident
On Monday morning just before 8 AM, emergency services responded to a house fire in Eik, located outside Tønsberg. Despite lifesaving measures being executed at the scene, two lives could not be saved. The deceased have been identified as 25-year-old Lill Martine Håkestad Borge from Tønsberg and 29-year-old Trym Erik Mangen from Oslo.
Investigation Underway
Additionally, three dogs were found deceased in the apartment. The police have initiated the necessary investigations and will continue their work in the coming days and into next week. According to police attorney Fredrik Borg Johannessen, we hope that autopsies and on-site investigations will clarify the cause of the fire. It remains too early to determine when results will be available.
- No evidence of foul play has been found.
- The mayor of Tønsberg, Frank Pedersen (H), expressed his condolences.
- A psychological crisis team has been established to assist the victims' families.
This is an incredibly tragic incident that has impacted the Tønsberg community deeply.
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