The fire was not intentionally set but resulted from involuntary and careless handling of fire, according to police investigation leader Arne Lid Skodje, as reported by NRK Møre og Romsdal. Several cabins had to be evacuated as flames spread up the forest and approached buildings in the area. The number of minors involved and the specific actions that led to the fire have not been disclosed.
The extent of the damage also remains unclear.
The fire was not intentionally set, but there has been involuntary and careless handling of fire beforehand.