Explosion reported near US Embassy in Oslo, causes minor damage

2026-03-08 - 11:43

OSLO — An explosion struck the US Embassy Oslo early Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, according to the Norwegian Police Service.Police said officers were deployed in large numbers to the embassy area in the Huseby district of western Oslo after reports of a loud blast at around 1 a.m. local time (0000 GMT).Authorities confirmed that the explosion occurred near the consular entrance of the embassy but said the damage was limited.“Several reports of a bang were received around 01:00 a.m. We arrived shortly afterward and confirmed that an explosion had occurred that struck the US Embassy,” police incident commander Michael Dellemyr told NRK.He said investigators would not yet comment on the type of damage or the cause of the blast because the probe remains at an early stage.Authorities are searching for one or more suspects while investigators examine the crime scene and interview witnesses.Police added that searches around the embassy have found no indications of additional explosive threats in the area.