The Dovre Line, a critical railway connection in Norway, reopened after a significant fire at a warehouse in Sør-Fron, which forced the suspension of train services near Vinstra for almost 24 hours. The blaze, which broke out on Wednesday evening, raised safety concerns due to the storage of gas canisters in the warehouse, prompting the police to enforce a safety perimeter of 300 meters around the site.

Efforts from the fire department and ongoing assessments by the Norwegian National Rail Administration (Bane Nor) and local authorities eventually deemed it safe to resume train operations. Although train services have restarted, officials warned passengers to expect delays and cancellations as a cautionary measure while the situation stabilizes.

In the interim, substitute bus services were implemented to minimize disruptions for commuters and travelers on that stretch of the railway. The quick response from emergency services and the prompt decision-making from Bane Nor highlights the importance of safety in infrastructure operations, particularly when hazardous materials are involved.