Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Massive Norway Fire Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuations
A big fire started in a townhouse in Norway near the city of Drammen.
It spread quickly and destroyed more than 50 homes.
Many people had to leave their homes and go to a safe place.
Firefighters are working hard to put out the fire, but it's not under control yet.
No one is missing, but the cause of the fire is not known.
The fire started in the afternoon and continued into the next morning.
It's a serious situation, and everyone is hoping the firefighters can stop the fire soon.
A major fire in southern Norway destroyed more than 50 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate.
The blaze started in a townhouse in Drammen around 3:30 pm on July 17, 2026, and spread to nearby forests.
Firefighters continued efforts to contain the fire into the next morning, amid strong winds.
Hundreds of people went to an evacuation center, and no residents have been reported missing.
The cause of the fire is not immediately clear, and Drammen is roughly 34 km southwest of Oslo.
- Who
- Residents of Krokstadelva, Drammen municipality, Norway
- What
- A major fire destroyed more than 50 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate.
- When
- The fire started around 3:30 pm on July 17, 2026.
- Where
- Krokstadelva, Drammen municipality, Norway, approximately 34 km southwest of Oslo.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is not immediately clear.
Firefighters
Residents
Fire Containment
Firefighters
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent further destruction.
Residents
Residents are concerned about the safety of their homes and the effectiveness of the firefighting efforts.
- Location
- Krokstadelva, Drammen municipality, Norway
- Start Time
- 3:30 pm, July 17, 2026
- Homes Destroyed
- More than 50
- Evacuation Center
- Hundreds of people evacuated
- Cause
- Unknown
- Distance from Oslo
- 34 km southwest