– So dry that fire water spells – NRK Hordaland – Local News, TV and Radio

Last: The helicopter fired does not fly after 9 pm The last hour is used to fly equipment in rough terrain, so that firefighters will be ready for the effort during the night.

The 110th district of Hordaland reports at 18 hours that the effect of the helicopter firing is doing well.

The fire department did not receive control of the forest fire at Reigstadfjellet at 9 pm Saturday

The fire department received more than 150 reports of forest fires that fell on the southwest side of Osterøy.

An area of ​​150 gongar 100 meters was on fire for several hours.

– The fire turns to the north. The helicopter is in the south. But no, I sent people with choppers and shovels to make firefighters in the mountains. The soil is so dry that the water is almost scolding, "said Brigadier John Magnus Birkeland in the Bergen Fire Department, around 5.30 pm.

Entrance of a chainsaw and a ditch

A group of 12 firefighters controls the flanks of the southwest side of Osterøy, at Reigstadfjellet, during many hours. The fire is clearly visible from Breistein, on the other side of the fjord.

A little over 17 years ago, the brigade chief stated that eight other firefighters had been called. In addition, Central Station 110 at Hordaland is occupied

The warning team, which is sent, is equipped with chainsaws, jigsaws and trenches

– No, heavy manual labor is launched, Birkeland victory. 19659004] Firefighter catches trees and cleans scrub to prevent fire from spreading

Civil Defense Appeal in the Beginning

At age 19, two civil defense groups are in place. When NRK talks with Brigadeleier Birkeland, the Fire Department and the Civil Defense team have pipes to pump fjord water. The burning areas are the highest at 250 meters above the fjord.

– I have to inflate to get enough pressure It 's a job, but it' s ground, I have trouble getting out of the air, Birkeland 's win.

After refilling the fuel, the helicopter returned to the area just before the age of 19

. 100 gongar 40 meters wide. The fire zone is about 250 meters high, on the side of the Sørfjorden mountain.

– Førebels is not in control of me, but no house is truga. The fire is very visible, said Håkon Myking in the 110th century at 2:25 pm

A helicopter of fire and forces of civil defense effort were requested at the beginning. Around four o'clock, the firefighter helicopter arrived from Kinsarvik

Then the wind had risen and the danger of spread had an enlightened brigade chief, Birkeland.

However, there was never any real danger that the fire would threaten the busiest bus. At a distance, the flames were about 500 meters from the nearest bus stop of the Valestrandsfossen

The crew of the main fire station, Arna and Osterøy, has a position in the west of the city. The terrain is steep and untouched, and hard to reach with the staff. Firefighters focus on flank control, while one is waiting for air assistance

– The fire has intensified shortly before the fire. arrival of the helicopter and there was a lot of side wind. Birkeland wins at 4:20 pm.

Half an hour later, he announces that the effect of the helicopter is less than the one we've seen.

At only 6 pm, Station 110 announces that the water from the air is able to send the flames back to the side of the mountain.

The Fire Department held a stand in the night

There were, in fact, 12 firefighters fighting for the flames. Around 4:30 pm, they are about to be relieved of a new team of guards

Birkeland announces to NRK that at about 5 pm he will have 8 other firefighters in the city.

– I'll be alive here at least tomorrow.

He wants a group of 8-10 civil defense to come to the city of fire.