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Drammen fire expected to take 10 more days to extinguish

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Firefighting efforts in Drammen, Norway, are expected to continue for another ten days before the large blaze is fully extinguished.
  • Rescue services, police, and the home guard are actively involved in the operation, utilizing sprinklers, helicopters, and drones.
  • Residents evacuated from the area will be assisted in retrieving belongings on Monday.

Firefighters in Drammen, Norway, anticipate a prolonged battle against a major fire, estimating that it will take approximately ten more days to fully extinguish the blaze. The operation involves a coordinated effort from various emergency services.

According to VG newspaper, citing Norwegian police, the firefighting work continued through the night. Personnel from the police, fire department, and the home guard have been deployed to the scene. Resources such as water sprinklers have been put in place, and rescue teams are employing helicopters and drones for surveillance and operational support.

Erik Smidsrød, a firefighter at the scene, described the situation as improving, though not yet fully under control. "I would not say that we have control, but it looks better than before," he told VG.

Authorities are planning to assist residents who were evacuated from the affected area. On Monday, these individuals will be given support to collect personal belongings from their homes within the vicinity of the fire.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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