Massive wildfire destroys more than 100 homes in Norway’s Drammen municipality VIDEO

A massive wildfire in Norway’s Drammen municipality has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced several hundred people to evacuate, NRK reported.

The fire broke out on Friday, July 17, and remained out of control as of Saturday morning.

“We have not yet brought the fire under control. There are hot spots burning in several places deep in the forest, which we will have to fight throughout Saturday,” the head of operations for the Drammen regional fire department said.

Police said more than 100 homes had been completely destroyed.

Massive wildfire devastates Drammen, Norway. 🔥

More than 100 homes have been destroyed as the wildfire continues to spread. Authorities say the blaze remains out of control, with emergency teams battling the flames.#Norway #Wildfire #Drammen #BreakingNews #ForestFire pic.twitter.com/MvVOpVGal4

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Two people were hospitalised with symptoms of smoke inhalation, including a civil defence worker. One firefighter sustained minor injuries, while eight police officers also suffered from smoke inhalation.

🇳🇴 Pożary w norweskim Drammen, niedaleko Oslo.

Spłonęło ponad 100 domów. Służby nie mogą zapanować nad żywiołem.

Jedno z moich ulubionych miasteczek w Norwegii. Znam to miejsce jak własną kieszeń 🤯

Drammen to siedziba spadkowicza z norweskiej Ekstraklasy, Strømsgodset IF.…

— Piotr Piotrowicz (@Piotrowicz17) July 17, 2026

By Sabina Mammadli