Watch: Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
A massive wildfire in Drammen, Norway, has destroyed over 100 homes and forced hundreds of evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze, which was exacerbated by recent dry, hot weather conditions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing risk of wildfires in regions not traditionally associated with such disasters, likely linked to changing climate patterns.
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes Close More than 100 homes have been destroyed by a massive fire burning through Drammen in southern Norway, rescue officials said.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the area, around 30 miles west of Oslo. No casualties or missing people have been reported so far.
Dozens of firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze, which has spread to a nearby forest. Local police said the fire was "still not under control".
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