Wildfire smoke chokes US cities ahead of World Cup final as Norway blaze destroys over 100 homes
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Wildfires in Canada are causing significant air quality issues in major US cities, raising concerns for the upcoming World Cup final in New Jersey. Meanwhile, a massive fire in Drammen, Norway, has destroyed over 100 homes and led to the evacuation of hundreds of people.
In Canada, smoke from wildfires is pouring into major US cities, affecting air quality and posing health risks. Officials in many cities have urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels. This situation is particularly concerning for the World Cup final scheduled to take place in New Jersey on Sunday. "We are monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of players and spectators," said a spokesperson for the World Cup organizers.
In Norway, a massive fire in the city of Drammen has destroyed over 100 homes. The fire, which started around 3:30 PM on Friday, has led to the evacuation of more than 400 people. As of Saturday morning, the fire is still not under control, with strong winds and dry conditions contributing to its rapid spread. The fire has been described as one of the largest in Norway since World War II. "It says something about the heat we've had lately. It's been very dry. So once the fire started, it spread quickly. That's what we've seen," said Thomas Evjen, a Drammen Red Cross worker.
The situation in Drammen is critical, with firefighters working around the clock to contain the blaze. Helicopters and drones are being used to monitor and combat the fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the dry weather and strong winds have been significant factors in its spread. "We must probably go back over 100 years to see something of the same scale," said Ruben Dobler Strand, a fire safety lecturer at the University of Vestlandet. Two people have been taken to the hospital with smoke injuries, and eight police officers have inhaled smoke. One firefighter has minor injuries.
In Spain, a wildfire in the Zaragoza region has burned over 12,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of over 1,100 people. The fire is being fueled by strong winds, high temperatures, and low humidity, making it difficult to contain. Around 450 firefighters and 22 aerial means are working to control the blaze, which has affected several municipalities.
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Branden under kontroll – 400 har evakuerats Över 100 bostäder har totalförstörts i storbranden i Drammen. På lördagsmorgonen meddelar räddningstjänsten att elden är under kontroll.
svenska dagbladet · about 2 hours ago
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
bbc · about 2 hours ago
Branden i Drammen under kontroll – regn och åska på väg Tidigt på lördagsmorgonen rasar branden fortfarande i norska Drammen.Men vid 09-tiden på morgonen har man fått den under kontroll, rapporterar NRK. Samtidigt hotar ett väderfenomen släckningsarbetet.
expressen · about 2 hours ago
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dagens nyheter · about 2 hours ago
Strømmer inn med folk som vil hjelpe: – Det er menneskelig å reagere Det er mange mennesker som ønsker å hjelpe de som har mistet alt de eide i storbrannen i Drammen fredag. Ordføreren forteller om utallige henvendelser.
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dr.dk · about 4 hours ago
Experten: Därför spred sig branden så fort i Drammen Några timmar efter det första larmet hade över hundra hem brunnit ned i norska Drammen.Flera olyckliga förhållanden fick elden att spridas snabbt, menar brandexperter. – Utomhus är förhållandena förmodligen de värsta tänkbara just nu, säger brandexperten Ruben Dobler Strand till VG.
expressen · about 4 hours ago
Storbranden inte under kontroll: Katastrof Över 100 bostäder är totalförstörda i storbranden i Drammen. Brandmännen har på fredagsmorgonen fortfarande inte elden under kontroll, men får under morgonen hjälp av helikoptrar.
svenska dagbladet · about 4 hours ago
Branden i Drammen inte under kontroll – regn och åska på väg Tidigt på lördagsmorgonen rasar branden fortfarande i norska Drammen.Samtidigt har det – äntligen – börjat regna.Men ytterligare ett väderfenomen hotar släckningsarbetet, rapporterar Dagbladet.
expressen · about 5 hours ago
Över 100 bostäder totalförstörda i Drammen-branden Klockan halv fyra på fredagen kom det första larmet om en brand i norska Drammen.Ett halvt dygn senare liknar radhusområdet en krigszon – och branden rasar fortfarande.– Det är klart att det här är en katastrof, säger insatsledare Frode Presthus.
expressen · about 6 hours ago
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