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Norway: Huge fire destroys 100 homes, sparks evacuations

Norway is battling its largest fire of the modern era, with more than 100 homes destroyed and hundreds left homeless.

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The brief

A massive wildfire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The blaze has forced evacuations and prompted the use of helicopters to dump water on the flames.

Coverage from Reuters, BBC News, and the Los Angeles Times emphasizes the scale of the disaster, with the ABC News & Headlines and Los Angeles Times reporting that this is the largest fire in the country's modern era. DW.com and The Telegraph also report on the widespread destruction and evacuations.

Further reports are expected regarding the containment of the fire and the status of those displaced by the blaze.

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Quick answers

How many homes were destroyed in the fire?

According to multiple sources, including Reuters and The Telegraph, more than 100 homes were destroyed.

How is the fire being fought?

BBC News reports that helicopters have been used to dump water on the fire.

What is the historical significance of this fire?

The Los Angeles Times and ABC News & Headlines describe it as Norway's largest fire in the modern era.

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Norway Massive Hundreds Wildfire Norway Huge Helicopters

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Norway Wildfire Evacuations

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