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Massive heather fire in Norway's ÅLESUND threatens homes and forces evacuations

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A massive wildfire has erupted near the town center, forcing emergency services to evacuate approximately one hundred households as flames spread toward residential buildings with dramatic intensity reported by on-the-ground witnesses.

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    Approximately 100 homes have been evacuated due to a large heather fire in the Norwegian town of Aalesund.
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    The wildfire is spreading rapidly toward residential areas, creating dramatic scenes on site.
March 17, 2024 ~100 buildings evacuated after a nature fire in Alesund