In brief
A wildfire in southern Norway’s Drammen has scorched more than 100 homes and spread into nearby forest, according to rescue officials. The fire, driven by unusually dry weather, has prompted the evacuation of several hundred residents and the deployment of dozens of firefighters along with helicopters that are dumping water on the flames. The blaze remains uncontrolled, and authorities are still investigating how it started. No casualties or missing persons have been reported so far.
The fire that has engulfed the town of Drammen, located about thirty miles west of Oslo, has already destroyed more than one hundred residences and has expanded into nearby forested land.
Rescue officials have evacuated several hundred people from affected neighbourhoods, but so far no injuries or missing persons have been reported.
Firefighters working in the region have been turning to helicopter support, which are dropping large volumes of water to douse the spreading blaze.
The incident remains under investigation, with Norwegian authorities still asking witnesses to describe how the fire started and whether any environmental conditions aided its rapid spread.
Officials have said the fire is still not under control, and they urged residents to remain away from the affected areas until the situation has been fully assessed.
