An explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early Sunday is under investigation, according to Norwegian officials. Police responded to reports of a loud blast around 1 a.m., believed to be caused by an incendiary device. Investigators have identified the embassy as the target and are actively searching for those responsible and their motive. Minor damage was reported to an embassy entrance.
The Norwegian police security service, PST, has increased personnel but has not altered the national terror threat level. The Minister of Justice and Public Security stated the incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness, with significant resources dedicated to the investigation, and emphasized no public danger is indicated.