The avalanche occurred on Wednesday, March 4, during an organized tour at Trollfjordvatnet, where 13 people were caught, two were trapped for about 15 minutes, and one person was slightly injured. Police are investigating whether there are criminal offenses, particularly against the Product Control Act, which requires organizers to act carefully and take reasonable measures to prevent injuries. According to the police, it will be central to investigate the qualifications of the organizer and the assessments made during the tour, in relation to weather conditions and avalanche danger in the area.
No charges have been filed in the case. In a separate case, a man in his 20s, who is suspected of two cases of arson at Flatvold student housing in Bodø, is remanded in custody for three weeks. The court believes there is a high risk that the man will set fire to new objects or delete evidence if released.
The charge against the man is serious and concerns the Penal Code's paragraph 355, which covers actions that could easily have led to loss of human life. According to court documents, the man is alleged to have set fire to several objects in a hallway on the fourth floor on Thursday evening. The suspect has not admitted guilt.
Meanwhile, Nordland County Municipality has granted 190,000 kroner to two projects to promote South Sami and Lule Sami in the county. The Sami Culture Park receives 90,000 kroner to document South Sami nature concepts that are disappearing. The North Norwegian Art Museum in Bodø receives 100,000 kroner to translate exhibition texts into Lule Sami in 2026.
The grants are part of a larger investment of nearly 2 million kroner in 2026, with the goal of ensuring Sami culture and history remain a living part of Nordland.