A few days ago we wrote about forest fires in Norway. Unfortunately, we don't have good news. There are more and more of them. The last series took place in the western part of Norway. The fires consumed a large area of forests in Rogaland and Vest-Agder. What is the situation at the moment?
Forest fires in Norway - what is the situation?
The forest fire in Rogaland and Vest-Agder was very difficult, which began to spread on April 23, and was very difficult to extinguish. 150 people were involved in the rescue operation. Helicopters were turned on to speed up the action and prevent the fire from getting closer to the houses.
Also read: Forest fires in Norway. DSB warns: "It could be worse than a year ago."
Forest fire in Sokndal commune in Rogaland - the fight continues
The situation has been stabilized at the moment - however, there is still a risk that the fire will spread to other areas. Firefighters have their finger on the pulse all the time. The biggest threat is the very strong wind that has been raging in the area for several days. Losses are large and can be even greater. The fire has spread to several houses and forest vegetation - the guards are afraid that the fire will get into buildings and roads. According to the worst-case scenarios, fires can devour the historic buildings in Sogndalstrand - it is a unique place - there we can observe wooden houses and warehouses built in the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries.
