Thick smoke billows above a commercial building in Drøbak, Norway. The local laundry service facility is currently on fire. Flames engulf the roof of the structure.
Police confirmed no one was inside the building during the incident. Authorities also stated there is no immediate danger of the fire spreading to nearby properties. The police operations leader provided this update at 2:30 PM local time on Wednesday.
Follo Fire Department crews are actively working to extinguish the blaze. They responded quickly to the emergency call about the commercial fire.
Drøbak is a coastal town located approximately 35 kilometers south of Oslo. The community has around 13,000 residents and serves as the administrative center for Frogn municipality.
Local businesses often face challenges with older building infrastructure in Scandinavian towns. This incident highlights the fire risks that can affect commercial properties in Nordic communities.
Emergency services continue their operations at the scene. They are focusing on containing the fire and preventing damage to adjacent buildings.