### [2026-07-18](/feed/2026/07/18/index.md)

##### Krokstadelva fire
# Over 100 houses burn down in a fire in the Krokstadelva municipality of Norway. 




### Sources:

1. [NOS](https://nos.nl/artikel/2623536-in-beeld-dit-is-de-ravage-na-de-enorme-brand-in-noorse-stad-krokstadelva)

### Changes:

1. Over 100 houses burns down in the Norwegian town Krokstadelva.  _2026-07-19 09:52:25 (First version)_
2. Over 100 houses burn down in the Norwegian town Krokstadelva.  _2026-07-20 15:52:37 (Update)_
2. Over 100 houses burn down in a fire in the Krokstadelva municipality of Norway.  _(Current version)_

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