Emergency services have responded to a fire at a waste site near Skien port warehouse in Telemark.

The fire, which was first reported by the police at 16:24, is producing a significant amount of harmful smoke.

Authorities are urging residents and people in the vicinity to take precautions to avoid inhaling the smoke, such as keeping windows and doors closed.

Police are utilizing drones to monitor the situation and are working to disperse the burning waste to extinguish the fire.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and there is no risk of the fire spreading to nearby buildings.

However, the firefighting efforts are expected to be prolonged.