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A severe fire broke out at Saltstraumen camping in Norway overnight Friday. The reception building was completely destroyed; caravans and cabins were evacuated. Two people were taken to hospital, one to an emergency room; injuries are minor.
A severe fire broke out at Saltstraumen camping in Norway overnight Friday. The reception building caught fire and was completely destroyed. According to sources, the building was fully engulfed in flames.
Due to the risk of the fire spreading to nearby caravans, cabins and forest, all people on site were evacuated. Two people were taken to hospital, one to an emergency room; injuries are minor. Those who were inside the building have been evacuated and are being examined by medical personnel.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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A strong fire broke out at Saltstraumen campsite early Saturday morning. The reception building was completely destroyed. Nearby caravans and cabins w...
A strong fire broke out at Saltstraumen campsite early Saturday morning. The reception building was completely destroyed. Nearby caravans and cabins were evacuated. Two people were taken to hospital and one to an emergency clinic; injuries are not serious. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
A major fire broke out at Saltstraumen camping in Norway on Friday. The building housing the reception is fully engulfed in flames. People inside have...
A major fire broke out at Saltstraumen camping in Norway on Friday. The building housing the reception is fully engulfed in flames. People inside have evacuated and are being examined by paramedics. Due to the risk of fire spreading to nearby caravans, cabins, and forest, authorities are evacuating all persons in the area.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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