Large fire destroys dozens of homes near Drammen, Norway

A large fire has destroyed between 40 and 50 homes in a residential area near Drammen, Norway, located 50 kilometers west of Oslo. Emergency services, including over 60 firefighters and water-dropping helicopters, are struggling to contain the blaze due to strong winds. Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of residents and instructed them to close doors, windows, and ventilation systems due to reports of explosions and the risk of toxic smoke. A temporary no-fly zone, including for drones, has been established over the area. No fatalities have been reported, although one firefighter sustained minor injuries. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. The mayor of Drammen, Kjell Arne Hermansen, stated that local authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the fire continues to impact a significant number of properties.