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10 February 2026 / NRK / Simon Elias Vik Bogen; Magnus Stokka
Background

Sharp increase in wildfires in Western Norway and Trøndelag: Fire service issues clear warning

Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

Norway has recorded more than ten times as many vegetation (grass/heather) fires as last year, with especially dry, windy conditions in Western Norway and Trøndelag. Fire services are urging people to stop or strongly reconsider heather burning to avoid a major fire like the 2014 Flatanger disaster.


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