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Coverage dated July 18, 2026

Massive fire becomes Norway’s largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes. The fire started Friday in a townhouse in Drammen and spread to nearby forests. Firefighters continued to work on controlling the blaze on Saturday.

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  1. BBC News

    Watch: Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes (opens BBC News)

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    The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Massive fire destroys 100 homes in Norway and forces hundreds to evacuate (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DRAMMEN, Norway (AP) — A major fire in southern Norway destroyed more than 100 homes Friday and forced hundreds of people to evacuate the area, according to police and the country’s public broadcaster. The blaze started in a townhouse in the city of Drammen around 3:30 p.m. Friday, police said.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Massive fire becomes Norway’s largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes. The fire started Friday in a townhouse in Drammen and spread to nearby forests. Firefighters continued to work on controlling the blaze on Saturday.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Norway: Huge fire destroys 100 homes, sparks evacuations (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Firefighters from other areas of Norway were drafted in to help tackle the blaze in the southern city of Drammen.

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