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A brush fire in Hjelmås (Alver municipality) in Vestland, Norway prompted the evacuation of 31 homes, but authorities later lifted the evacuation after firefighters gained control. Wind and difficult terrain made suppression challenging and officials warned the fire could flare up again.

When the fisherman Lars-Ivar Dale pulled up his net, he suddenly saw a species of fish he had never seen before. Fish scientist is now asking for help.

The winter holiday offers 15 degrees (C) of heat and spring flowers.

New rules to combat sea lice have angered Norway’s important aquaculture industry. But environmental groups want to go much further.