Three fell over high voltage line – 3000 goals were scorched in Nissedal – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

– It is of course very unfortunate, says general manager Gunnar Snarteland in Vest-Telemark kraftlag. On Saturday, a fire broke out in the terrain near the potholes in Nissedal, which is a popular destination. It is estimated that 3,000 targets were scorched. The flames threatened a power station nearby. BLACK: This is what it looks like in the forest after the forest fire. Photo: Ole Oskar Eriksen / news Old tree According to the fire service, the fire started when a tree fell over the lines. – It was a half-rotten aspen that went obliquely across the lines and cut all three phases equally, says Snarteland. Sparks ignited the ground under the masts. He says the electricity company is careful to clear the paths for trees, but that tall trees on the outside can cause trouble. – The width we can clear is usually 10 meters. Some trees are 30 meters high and lean against the lines. We try to pick these, says Snarteland. Five customers lost power after the outage. Varden first mentioned the cause of the fire. Control of fire Task leader Knut Oddvar Nes in the Nissedal fire service says that until Tuesday night there were around 14 people in the forest and after the fire. New 15 people contribute beyond Tuesday. – It smolders in the dough and there are some open flames, but in places where there is no danger of spreading, says Nes. He says there is no need for support from forest fire helicopters. An drone with an infrared camera has been used to map heat in the ground. Yellow danger warning On Sunday, the Meteorological Institute sent out a danger warning for forest fires for Telemark and eastern parts of Agder. – It is dry and little rain is expected next week. Vegetation can easily ignite and large areas can be affected. WARNING: There is a yellow danger warning for forest fires. Photo: Meteorological Institute On Tuesday, a yellow danger warning was sent out for lightning and thunder in parts of Eastern Norway. In some places there may be rain showers and strong gusts of wind. Number of fires in infield and outfield: 2022: (up to and including 11 July): 1,015 2021: 1,180 2020: 991 2019: 822 2018: 2,095 2017: 1,074 2016: 1,167Source: DSB



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