Norway Wildfire Torches Over 100 Homes; Helicopters Battle Blaze in Drammen

Norway Wildfire Torches Over 100 Homes; Helicopters Battle Blaze in Drammen

A massive wildfire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes in the city of Drammen, marking the largest peacetime fire the country has seen in over a century.

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Authorities confirmed the blaze tore through residential areas overnight, leaving a landscape of destruction that emergency crews are still assessing [199534][199402]. The flames also spread to a nearby forest, forcing firefighters to deploy helicopters to dump water on the blaze from above [199534]. No casualties have been reported so far, but officials warn the fire remains active and crews are working to contain remaining hot spots and secure the perimeter [199534][199402].

The city of Drammen woke Saturday to what officials have declared a historic disaster, with the full extent of property damage still under evaluation [199402]. Emergency teams remain on the scene as the fire continues to pose a threat to surrounding areas.

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