Forest fires at Østfold under control

It burns in the woods several places of the country Monday night. At Lake Oppsjøen north of Bjørkelangen at Akershus, firefighters have now started to extinguish a forest fire of about 4000 square meters.

The inferior fire and Romanian rescue were announced by the fire pilot at 17:30 but only at 19:30

– It will burn hundreds of meters in the forest, southwest of Lake Oppsjøen,

The helicopter, formerly witnessed the extinction of 39, Aremark, in Østfold, was commissioned for the Akershus fire

– If the pilot has enough flight time, we rely on the flight time. with the same helicopter at Lake Oppsjøen, dit Lorentzen

Forest fire threatened with nature reserve

Grand st Occupations fought flames in the woods at Nordre Stangebråtjern in Aremark during the afternoon and evening

The forest firefly supposed that it was burning in 500 square meters, but it quickly spread to the 20th century , Ole Christian Torgalsbøen in Halden

For a time there was a danger that fire spread to both a hut and a nature reserve

To take control of the fire, a Super Puma, the country's largest fire helicopter, was sent to the site. The helicopter has a capacity of 3500 liters of water, compared with 1000 liters with other helicopters

– We benefited from the helicopter to stop the critical front. The chalet and the nature reserve have now been secured. According to him, quick help from the helicopter was crucial to save them,

On-site crews have now considered the possibility of moving to the post-closure phase. However, it can take a long time when the fire has dropped 70 centimeters into the ground.

– Nevertheless, we still consider that it is no longer necessary for a helicopter. There are others who are using more resources now. Then you have to show solidarity, he says.

Recorded In Hordaland, more than 20 firefighters work Monday night to fire Gaupås in Bergen

– Access is difficult and we have not enough cars, "says Sigbjørn Villanger at 110-

At 8:12 pm, the fire department said that they had received control of the fire in an area of ​​600 square meters.

The Hordaland Fire Department also proceeded with six other fires on Monday. Among other things, a forest fire in Ådlandsvegen in the municipality of Meland in the 15th century.

– We have just parrged that he was taking a house, "says Ar Arne Røyset, Guardian at the 110th Centenary at 4:30 pm

. also broke out in the forest fire as ravaged at Sordal in Setesdal. According to fire chief Jon Kvitne, several helicopters tried to control the flames for several hours

. The stop works at Setesdal will last until 22.

At Torp Airport at Vestfold, it burned nearly 400 square meters. the south of the airport.

DSB: – A situation we have never known before

Last week, it ravaged between 250 and 300 forest fires in southern Norway and it does not seem that the situation is going change with the first

The report reported coming night by Wednesday will not be enough to improve the situation.

Anne Rygh Pedersen, head of the Department of Social Security and Preparedness (DSB), speaks of a demanding situation in recent times.

– This is a situation that we have never known before. The risk of forest fire will last until the end of summer, she said.