A Great Fire in Norway – Over 100 Homes Destroyed
Over 100 homes have been destroyed in the great fire in Drammen, Norway, reports Norwegian media.
The first alarm came at 15.39 about a house that had caught fire. The fire then spread to adjacent townhouses, writes TV2.
One person from the emergency services is said to have suffered minor injuries during the extinguishing work. Otherwise, no one has been reported missing or injured, according to VG.
“We are losing everything we have there,” a resident of the area tells the newspaper.
Warning: Spreading to new residential areas
The great fire in Drammen, Norway, which has destroyed up to 50 homes, is spreading to a new residential area, reports Dagbladet.
– The spread is a big challenge. It is very dry and the fire is spreading through the vegetation. The wind has also changed and is now driving the fire south towards new residential areas, says police chief Frode Presthus.
He also states that the fire is still not under control.
Over 60 firefighters and two helicopters are participating in the extinguishing work. Additional reinforcements have been requested and four helicopters are on their way to the area.
The Prime Minister on the fire: “Deeply moving to see”
Hundreds of people have been evacuated and over 100 homes have been destroyed in the major fire in Drammen, Norway. The fire service is warning at the same time that the fire is continuing to spread and is threatening new residential areas.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre tells Dagbladet that he is in contact with the relevant authorities to ensure that the fire service has the resources required to fight the fire.
– It is deeply moving to see the extensive fire in the Krokstadelva residential area in Drammen. My thoughts go out to those who have been evacuated and all those who have lost their homes, he says.
The first alarm came at 3:30 p.m. about a house on fire. The fire then quickly spread to adjacent townhouses. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
