– The wind is a challenge. It can drag the fire with it to new places, says operations manager Jan Kristian Johnsrud in the South-East police district. Fire crews from West Telemark and Agder will start up the firefighting work for full Sunday morning. – They must first prevent spread. Then they will go in with hoses and make a more thorough extinguishing, Johnsrud states. The civil defense is also in place to help put out the fire. Three firefighters to the hospital A forest fire helicopter had to pick up three firefighters yesterday. They had inhaled smoke and were admitted to the hospital for observation. The task leader in the Nissedal fire service, Arnt Olav Storkås, informed news yesterday that the firefighters were doing well. The fire was discovered on Saturday morning at 12 o’clock. During the next hours, three helicopters were in place to put out the fire in the difficult terrain. Strong winds have led to rapid dispersal, and it is also very dry in the area.
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Forest fire in Nissedal – 60 men and two helicopters try to put out the fire – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
