The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate, according to authorities. The blaze started on Friday afternoon in a townhouse in Drammen, about 34 kilometers southwest of Oslo.
Key Takeaways
Norway's largest modern residential fire destroyed over 100 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate in Drammen. Firefighters continue efforts to control the blaze, which started Friday afternoon and spread rapidly.
- Over 100 homes destroyed in Norway’s largest modern residential fire
- Fire began in a townhouse in Drammen around 3:30pm on Friday
- Hundreds of people evacuated to an evacuation centre
- No residents reported missing; cause of the fire still unknown
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Homes Destroyed | Broad Agreement | Over 100 homes destroyed | |
| Location Of Fire | Broad Agreement | Started in a townhouse in Drammen, Norway. | |
| Evacuation Center Visitors | Broad Agreement | Hundreds of people went to evacuation centers. |
Number Of Homes Destroyed
Broad AgreementOver 100 homes destroyed
Location Of Fire
Broad AgreementStarted in a townhouse in Drammen, Norway.
Evacuation Center Visitors
Broad AgreementHundreds of people went to evacuation centers.
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Police reported that the fire quickly spread through the residential area and into nearby forests. Firefighters have been working tirelessly since Saturday morning to bring the blaze under control. As reported by The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, this is the largest fire of its kind in modern times.
NRK, Norway’s public broadcaster, stated that hundreds of people went to an evacuation center. No residents have been reported missing, and the cause of the fire remains unclear. The efforts to control the fire are ongoing, with around 80 firefighters, Civil Defence crews, and six firefighting helicopters involved in the operation.
Finn Roine, a resident of Drammen, described the rapid spread of the fire: “When we got here it looked brighter because the fire was lower down, but it spread incredibly fast. Then we saw the flames take one row of houses after another.” The mayor of Drammen, Kjell Arne Hermansen, expressed shock at the scale of the disaster and emphasized the importance of following advice from emergency services.
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