Operations Manager Trond Egil Groth states that there is a lot of wind and very dry on the site. Police have asked people to stay away from the area. Cabin owner Lasse Svanlund tells news that they are leaving from there after being notified by the police. The family from Notodden has had a cabin there for almost 40 years. He is not afraid that the fire will spread to the cabin. There is a river between the fire site and the cabins, but there is a lot of smoke in the area. Firefighters need help The forest fire helicopter lifts firefighters from the scene. They have inhaled smoke. Only when they are out of the area can the extinguishing work start.
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Forest fire in Nissedal – cottage owners must leave the place – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
