Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
More than 100 homes burned in a massive fire sweeping through Drammen, southern Norway, on Monday as helicopters dumped water to combat the blaze. Hundreds evacuated from the area 30 miles west of Oslo, with no casualties reported. Firefighters struggled to control the spreading fire as dry weather conditions fueled its rapid advance into nearby forests.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 07:13 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 07:20 UTC
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