# Helicopters drop water as massive Norway wildfire destroys homes

A large wildfire in Norway has destroyed multiple homes, prompting a major emergency response. Firefighting helicopters have been deployed to dump water on the blaze as crews work to contain it. The fire underscores increasing wildfire risks in the region amid dry conditions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c4gj5944n4ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:13:07 GMT