Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFirefighters work as smoke rises from a large fire that has spread from terraced houses in Krokstadelva, Drammen, Norway (Reuters)A major residential fire in Drammen, southern Norway, has destroyed over 100 homes and led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, which started in a townhouse on Friday afternoon, is considered the largest of its kind in modern Norwegian history. Over 80 firefighters and helicopters are battling the fire, which has spread into nearby forests and is not yet under control. Authorities have reported no residents missing, despite the extensive damage and evacuations. While the cause is unknown, dry weather conditions are believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. In full‘Not under control’: Firefighters battle largest blaze in Norway’s history as 100 homes destroyedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Largest blaze in Norway’s history destroys 100 homes
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFirefighters work as smoke rises from a large fire that has spread from terraced houses in Krokstadelva, Drammen, Norway (Reuters)A major residential fire in Drammen, southern Norway, has destroyed over 100 homes and led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, which started in a townhouse on Friday afternoon, is considered the largest of its kind in modern Norwegian history. Over 80 firefighters and helicopters are battling the fire, which has spread into nearby forests and is not yet under control. Authorities have reported no residents missing, despite the extensive damage and evacuations. While the cause is unknown, dry weather conditions are believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. In full‘Not under control’: Firefighters battle largest blaze in Norway’s history as 100 homes destroyedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
