Homes destroyed during huge fire in Norwegian wood village

A night-time blaze has consumed at least 30 buildings in a heritage village in southern Norway, famous for its unique wooden buildings.

Scores of people were evacuated as winds fanned the flames in Laerdalsoyri, a village of 1,150 people in Laerdal, on Sognefjord fjord.

At least 90 people received hospital treatment but no deaths were reported.

Prime Minister Erna Solberg was due to visit the village as investigators look for the cause of the fire.

While the flames appear to have been extinguished, police warned of a danger they could flare up again.

Residents expressed shock at what one described as “terrible” destruction.