More Than 100 Homes Destroyed in Norway Fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by a fire near the southern Norwegian city of Drammen on Friday as firefighters battled the blaze in strong winds, emergency services said.

The fire broke out about 50 km west of Oslo, sending thick black smoke over the area. No deaths, injuries or missing persons were reported. The blaze tore through a neighborhood of row houses before spreading into the surrounding forest.

At least 60 firefighters were deployed to contain the fire, with additional crews arriving from nearby areas. Helicopters were also used to drop water on the flames, while police evacuated hundreds of residents.

(Reuters, SU)