Pakistan, July 18 -- More than 400 people were evacuated after a massive fire destroyed over 100 homes in southeastern Norway. The blaze remains out of control, although authorities said the threat to additional residential buildings has eased. Emergency crews continue firefighting operations across the affected area.

The fire began in a townhouse in Krokstadelva, near Drammen, on Friday before spreading rapidly to nearby homes and surrounding woodland. According to police, firefighters are still tackling smouldering hotspots and smaller fires despite progress in containing the blaze.

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