To personer sendt til sykehus – Dagbladet

A major fire broke out at the Saltstraumen camping site in Bodø, Norway, on May 9, 2026, resulting in two people being transported to the hospital and the emergency evacuation of campers.

Emergency services responded to the scene after reports of a heavy fire at the facility. According to reporting from Dagbladet, two individuals required medical attention and were sent to the hospital following the incident.

The scale of the blaze prompted police to conduct urgent evacuations of the camping area to ensure the safety of guests and staff. Residents reported a sudden arrival of authorities as officers knocked on doors to order immediate departures.

One evacuee, identified as Geir in a report by Avisa Nordland, described the rapid nature of the police intervention. He stated that he had to leave his location quickly after the police arrived at his door, noting, I was quite fast.

Emergency Response and Containment

Firefighters and emergency personnel faced significant challenges due to the nature of the campsite. Reports from NRK and VG described the fire as heavy, with officials warning of a high risk of the blaze spreading to adjacent structures and tents.

The danger of spread was a primary concern for incident commanders, necessitating a wide perimeter and the prioritization of evacuation over the salvage of property.

Local authorities have not yet released the official cause of the fire or the specific extent of the property damage at the Saltstraumen camping site.