Norwegian cheese fire in tunnel

[Andy H]

Well who knew cheese could burn and for so long

A road tunnel in Norway has been closed - by a lorry-load of burning cheese.

About 27 tonnes of caramelised brown goat cheese - a delicacy known as Brunost - caught light as it was being driven through the Brattli Tunnel at Tysfjord, northern Norway, last week.

The fire raged for five days and smouldering toxic gases were slowing the recovery operation, officials said.

The tunnel - which is said to be badly damaged - is likely to remain closed for several weeks, they added.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21141244

Regards

[Selous]

Caramalised brown goats cheese? :/
I had never considered the burning properties of cheese before, but I'll be more careful in future.

[Andy H]

Hi

I wonder if its banned on planes yet given its combustible properties

[copenhagen]

Some serious foundue! All the fat basically, like a big candle in a confined space...