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Norway: Huge fire destroys 100 homes, sparks evacuations
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- A massive fire broke out in a townhouse on the outskirts of Drammen, Norway, spreading rapidly through a neighborhood and nearby forests due to strong winds and dry conditions, destroying around 100 homes.
- The blaze, described as the largest in Norway in over a century, led to the evacuation of more than 400 people and required firefighters from multiple districts and helicopters to combat it.
- By Saturday, officials reported that the fire was mostly under control in residential areas but remained active in forested regions, with no fatalities but some injuries including a firefighter and residents treated for smoke inhalation.
- The scene was described as resembling a war zone with extensive damage, prompting Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store to express condolences and commend the efforts of emergency responders.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown, though officials noted that the exceptionally dry weather contributed to its rapid spread.
