Massive Fire in Norway Destroys Over One Hundred Residential Buildings
In southern Norway, the fight against a large fire continues , already called the largest in the country since World War II. The disaster engulfed the village of Krokstadelva in the municipality of Drammen, approximately 50 kilometers west of the country's capital, Oslo.
The fire broke out on July 17 and spread very quickly. The flames destroyed over one hundred residential buildings, after which they spread to a neighboring forest area. Due to the threat of further spread of the fire, about 400 local residents were evacuated.
Large forces have been deployed to deal with the consequences of the incident: dozens of rescuers, 12 fire engines, and two firefighting helicopters are working on site. Several more aircraft were dispatched to the fire area to reinforce the group.
According to preliminary data, ten people suffered from smoke inhalation, two of whom were hospitalized. One police officer also sustained minor injuries.
On the morning of July 18, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control. However, individual pockets of fire remain both in residential areas and in the forest, so extinguishing efforts are ongoing.
In recent weeks, a number of European countries have faced large-scale forest fires, caused by prolonged heat and dry weather. Fires have already affected Spain, France, Portugal, and Greece, where thousands of people were evacuated and significant forest areas were destroyed.
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