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More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway blaze as firefighters struggle to stop flames
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More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway blaze as firefighters struggle to stop flames The blaze is continuing to burn through a large residential area in Krokstadelva, Drammen, about 30 miles, 50km, west of Oslo, and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities said. A huge fire has destroyed more than 100 homes in southern Norway, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, rescue officials have said. The blaze is continuing to burn through a large residential area west of Oslo, and has...
More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway blaze as firefighters struggle to stop flames
The blaze is continuing to burn through a large residential area in Krokstadelva, Drammen, about 30 miles, 50km, west of Oslo, and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities said.
A huge fire has destroyed more than 100 homes in southern Norway, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, rescue officials have said.
The blaze is continuing to burn through a large residential area west of Oslo, and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities said.
Around 80 firefighters, Civil Defence crews and six firefighting helicopters are battling to douse the flames.
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