Evacuates neighboring the burning shop on Hitra – Aftenposten

Evacuates neighboring the burning shop on Hitra – Aftenposten

There is much combustible material in the store, according to the fire department.

– There are initiated evacuation of residents who may be prone to Smoking in neighboring shop at Alfo, due danger of proliferation. The building is completely burnt, said operations manager in Sør-Trøndelag Police Bjorn Handegard said.

There is thus much combustible material in the store, including fertilizers and oil products. The premises formerly belonged Felleskjöpet and store still selling the company’s products.

Ensures boats

Alfo also owns a hall that can store boats, cars, campers and caravans, writes store on their websites. Everything is probably lost in the fire.

Redningsskøyta assists with securing boats moored on the spot, police said.

There should be no people in the building that burns, police said.

Passersby should have heard bangs and people are asked to stay away.

Uncertain cause

There are around 50 meters to the nearest houses, informs fire champion Gunnar Sundli Adresseavisa. It is still too early to say what might be the cause of the fire, police said. It should have started in the building second floor.

Police were alerted to the fire bell 20.37 Monday evening. (© NTB)

Published: 29.des. 2014 9:30 p.m.