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Associated Press 18 Jul 2026 13 here now

Massive fire becomes the largest fire in modern Norway history

The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate, authorities said Saturday.

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Prayers.
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what caused this BBQ
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The hottest year in death valley was 1913. If the earth is getting warmer, why has the heat record not been broken?
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Praying for Norway! ❤
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Whether it’s arson or a wildfire, it’s a tragedy.
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This has sadly become an all too familiar image globally this year.
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Still going on???
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We need to require a buffer zone so houses don't get built into the forest.
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If youre born today you will need an oxygen mask or space suit to survive as an adult on planet earth. A species that gassed itself to death for profit. Are we the first?
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detta e skrattretande att det ens e møjligt
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Some of this heat is coming up from below
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Same here in Canada 🇨🇦. Forrest burns from April to October..😢
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So, so sad. My prayers go out to everyone affected by this fire. 🙏
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How did it start? Norwegians are quite safety and quality oriantated.
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We had 2 of the coldest winters in recorded history during the last 25 years.
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@AICowboy01 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 32
Even the land of ice and snow is not safe
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So sad. 🇨🇦
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Oh my goodness. My heart goes out to those people who lost their homes.
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I grew up here I’m devastated and I feel with everyone that lost everything .my childhood home is also gone 😢
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Libby G 18 Jul 2026
It really is hard to wrap your head around, Owen. My heart goes out to all those families who lost their homes.
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Owen P 18 Jul 2026
Hard to imagine a fire that size in Norway. Hope everyone got out okay.
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RetroRick 18 Jul 2026
Terrible to see so many families lose everything. It reminds me of the old neighborhood fires from my youth—before we had the sophisticated equipment and rapid response teams they have now. Back then, you just hoped the wind wouldn't shift. My heart goes out to those folks in Norway. Truly heartbreaking.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 18 Jul 2026
Right? It feels so out of place for Norway, but I guess these things can just happen anywhere.