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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
BBC World Saturday 18 July 2026, 07:13 UTC 1 min read
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The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
Norway (LOCATION) Drammen (ORG)
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