– We have located the forest fire. Around 400 m² is burning and it’s burning well, says duty commander Ola Klakegg in the fire service. According to the duty commander, 10 fire engines are now on the scene and they are working on a tactical plan to put down the fire. – There is a drone on the way, we also have the option of calling in a fire helicopter, says Klakegg. At the same time, the fire service has a clear message to the public. – There is no control over the fire, which produces large amounts of smoke. The public is strongly urged not to visit the area, they write. The police are also asking people who are near Nøklevann to leave the area. The reason must be the risk of spreading. The police are working to get hikers out of the area around the forest fire. Photo: Live Marie Hagen Wold / news Working to get tourists out The police are also working to prevent people from entering the area. The car park down towards Ulsrudvann and Østmarksetra is closed, among other things. – There are a lot of people in the area who are being worked on getting out. Tourists coming in from Haraløkka will also be prevented from entering the field from there, the police write. There should be no risk of spread to buildings, they write further. – Extinguishing work has started. Fire helicopters are on their way and drones are in the air. So far there has been no report of an inspection, says operations manager in the police, Marita Aune. She also adds that no injuries were reported. The fire service is both in Ulsrudveien in Oslo and Hallangsveien in Drøbak on a forest fire. Forest fire in Drøbak too In Drøbak, the emergency services have responded to a forest fire. The fire, which is near Hallangsveien in Frogn, has an extent of over 250 square metres. – There is a large forest area that is burning with a possible danger of spreading southwards. There is no danger of construction so far, the police write.
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