Explosion reported at US embassy in Oslo; no injuries, investigation underway

OSLO: An explosion occurred at the United States embassy in Oslo during the early hours of Sunday, according to police in the Norwegian capital. Authorities reported that no injuries were sustained in the incident.

The blast took place at approximately 1am local time (0000 GMT), resulting in what police described as “minor material damage” to one of the embassy building’s entrances. In an official statement, Oslo police indicated that the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear and that investigators were actively examining the scene.

Law enforcement officials deployed significant resources to the investigation, including the use of dogs, drones, and helicopters in an effort to locate “one or more potential perpetrators.” The police emphasized the seriousness with which they view such incidents in public spaces, stating, “Police view such incidents in public spaces as very serious, and are investigating the case with substantial resources and high priority.”

Police commander Michael Dellemyr, speaking to TV2, declined to provide specific details regarding the nature of the damage or the exact cause of the explosion, citing the early stage of the investigation. “We will not comment on anything related to the type of damage, what it is that has exploded and similar details, beyond the fact that there has been an explosion,” he said.

Dellemyr later told TV2 that police “have an idea of the cause,” adding: “It appears to us that this is an isolated incident.” However, further details were not disclosed as the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities have not reported any suspects in custody, and the embassy has not issued a public statement regarding the incident as of the latest updates from police.

The US embassy in Oslo is located in a central area of the city, and police have increased their presence in the vicinity as part of ongoing security measures. Investigators continue to gather evidence and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.