Norwegian police warned of the danger of re-ignition after a large fire in Krokstadelva
Kyiv • UNN
In the Norwegian town of Krokstadelva, firefighters continue to eliminate the consequences of a large fire, the threat of re-ignition has not yet passed. About 400 people have been evacuated, approximately 100 houses have been destroyed.
In the Norwegian town of Kroksdalselva, firefighters continue to deal with the aftermath of a large-scale fire, as the threat of re-ignition has not yet passed. This is reported by VG, writes UNN.
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According to the head of the police operation, Frode Presthus, firefighters will work in the area throughout the night, and a new assessment of the situation will be conducted on Monday.
It will likely take more time before the danger passes
High temperature persists in the soil
According to the fire service, a significant part of the fire has already been extinguished, but it is still too early to declare the fire contained. There is still a lot of heat in the ground, and smoldering coal can be carried by the wind and cause new sources of ignition.
Fire units will be on duty around the clock in the residential area to monitor possible re-ignitions, and separate teams will monitor the situation in the adjacent forest zone.
After the fire, which forced the evacuation of about 400 people and destroyed approximately 100 homes, the police urged residents not to enter the burn site.
People are going into the ruins of the fire. It is hot and dangerous there
According to her, some people are voluntarily crossing the established fences, which creates additional danger.
Police have identified the likely origin of the fire
Law enforcement officials reported that they have already identified the likely starting point of the fire and cordoned it off for forensic work. Investigators are collecting photographs and video recordings to determine the circumstances of the ignition.
According to the police's preliminary version, the fire could have been caused by an accident or spontaneous combustion.
Fire and rescue units, police, medical services, territorial defense units, and volunteers are involved in eliminating the consequences. According to Helen Sandqvist, the scale of destruction resembles a "war zone".