On Tuesday afternoon, a fire started in the forest in Maridalen in Oslo. Large forces from the fire service are on site to extinguish. A helicopter has also been deployed. Large amounts of water are pouring over the flames. This drone image from the police shows how it is burning along the railway line. Photo: the police – We have a major forest fire, ongoing, says fire service leader Henrik Aakre to news at 5pm. Hold on all night The fire brigade is on the scene with nine vehicles and 25 men. In addition to the helicopter, there is also a fire train. The fire extends around 200 meters along the railway line. The smoke from the forest fire is visible from a long distance. Photo: Hallgeir Braastad / news – The potential is slightly less than it was previously, that is to say that the fire is not as extensive as it was. The fire is just as long, but not as extensive. – Is it because of the helicopter? – Both the helicopter and crews on the ground are the reason why we have been able to knock something down, but we are far from finished and have a good deal of work left. – We will continue throughout the night, that’s for sure, says Aakre.
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Forest fire at Sandermosen in Maridalen in Oslo – news Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
