The shelter called to relieve tired firefighters

Saturday devastated over 20 forest fires in Telemark and about 18 in Agder. On Sunday, the situation was much better, but the Civil Defense had to assist the fire department in several places, and a total of seven helicopters were in charge of the fires at Bykle in Aust-Agder, Halden in Østfold and Aurskog- Høland to Akershus. In addition, there were forest fires in Telemark, West Agder and Oppland.

– Today, the situation is much better than yesterday, and it is thanks to the tremendous efforts made to extinguish these fires. The exception is in Bykle, where there are still big challenges, and we have five helicopters in action, said department head Anne Rygh Pedersen at the Social Security and Preparedness Directorate at NTB on Sunday.

Pedersen also said that firefighters control the fire at Drangedal in Telemark, where a fire helicopter helps.

Good Neighbors and Protection of Heime

Pedersen tells us that firefighters and civil defense have made a considerable effort since Wednesday

– We have many tired crews today. The fire officials, of course, take the necessary HSE concerns and we have received good help from the civil protection. In addition, fire chiefs have been good at asking for help from neighbors. Firefighters from neighboring municipalities contributed, she said.

On Monday morning, 40 Heime Protection soldiers will gather in Bykle to rescue the crew that spent the weekend in Setesdal.

– We called the Heime Protection because there are simply large areas that burn and there is a lot to do. The Civil Defense has been there for several days with us, so that 's also because they' ll get some relief, "said Kjell Christian Knarvik, vice president at Agder 110 – Central at NTB on Sunday night.

– The crew controls the fires at Setesdal, but they are still active, says Knarvik, who states that it may take a long time to put out the fires.

Hope to remove the "worst" Sunday [19659005] Over the last days and the last day, a large number of fires that were shot down after the last few days has dumped the forest.The ORD sent Friday a warning to the EU according to which it might be appropriate to seek assistance from EU water bombers to help extinguish forest fires Norway is part of a common arrangement in the EU (ERCC ) for water bombers that can be used to extinguish

When Norway sent a warning that we might need short-term assistance, this means that an aircraft will be in place within 24 to 24 hours. 48 hours. The plane Norway can receive assistance from, in France, Italy and Spain.

DSB assesses situation on an ongoing basis, according to Department Manager Pedersen

Public Appeals

– According to the messages I received during the day, we hope to be able to remove the worst today. Pedersen said Sunday.

It is said that the fires were under control or that they had entered a phase where the crews were following. Pedersen also received an invitation to the public:

– We will ask people to report as soon as they detect fire extinguishing in forests and fields. There is a lot more chance of getting lost quickly if you are on the spot.

(© NTB)