Bring your fries and gravy! Traffic meltdown as massive cheese fire shuts Norway road tunnel

Posted on January 24, 2013 | Comments Off

A truckload of flaming cheese has shut down a road tunnel in Arctic Norway for the last six days.

Some 27 tonnes of brown cheese (brunost), a Norwegian delicacy, engulfed the three-km (1.9 mile) tunnel near the northern coastal town of Narvik when it caught fire last Thursday. The fire was finally put out on Monday.

“This high concentration of fat and sugar is almost like petrol if it gets hot enough,” policeman Viggo Berg said.

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  Speckled trout are opportunistic feeders, and will seldom turn down anything that's alive or appears to be alive and is spastic or helpless. But as a general rule, big trout would much prefer to eat baitfish than live shrimp.
- NOLA Now: Oklahoma cleanup, Harvey bridge repairs and Fox8's weather forecast May 22, 2013
  Check out what's happening with Helen Freund in the Nola.com | The Times-Picayune newsroom and get Fox8's weather forecast for Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013.
- Today's Recipe from Our Files: Korean Grilled Short Ribs May 22, 2013
  Korean Short Ribs are crusted with a paste of sesame seed, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes and ginger before grilling.
WWL Radio Twitter Feed
- Lawmakers vote to ban posting status updates while driving bit.ly/13KWWtU 1 hour ago
- RT @ChrisMillerWWL: Bill to ban posting to social media while driving on its way to LA governor's desk. http://t.co/cNgQLR1PFI 3 hours ago
- Authorities push seatbelt safety bit.ly/13KI2np 3 hours ago
- Pelicans pick 6th bit.ly/13KH9LB 3 hours ago
- TRAFFIC: The left and center lanes are blocked on the westbound I-10 at Crowder. 3 hours ago
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WWL New Orleans
- K-9 search and rescue team practices for potential deployment to Oklahoma May 22, 2013
  In light of the disaster in Oklahoma, the Louisiana Task Force is on standby to find out if members will deployed to help find missing victims.
- Despite eviction notice, French Market bistro is open for business May 22, 2013
  After years of late rent payments and a series of health code violations, the French Market Corporation voted in Feb. to pull the plug on Montrel's Bistro, cancelling the restaurant's lease for prime retail space in a city-owned building.
- Haynesville shale natural gas a 'game changer' for New Orleans region May 22, 2013
  Billions of dollars in capital investment and thousands of jobs are now in the pipeline for the region between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
- Duck boat tours in French Quarter face some opposition May 22, 2013
  They’re known as “ducks” – tour vehicles that travel on land and water -- and a local company wants to bring them to New Orleans.
- CBD abduction, rape case still under investigation May 22, 2013
  The search is still on for two men who abducted a woman in the Central Business District earlier this month. The case still has many working and the living in the area feeling uneasy.
WDSU New Orleans
- Wednesday Exact Weather forecast May 22, 2013
  Get the latest forecast from the WDSU Exact Weather forecast.
- Fletcher's 2013 NBA mock draft May 22, 2013
  On Tuesday night the newly renamed New Orleans Pelicans (formerly the New Orleans Hornets) acquired the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
- Hammond's proposed budget calls for pay hikes May 22, 2013
  Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year calls for raising the pay of city employees.
- Terrebonne board approves consolidation plan May 22, 2013
  Four schools will close as part of a cost-saving plan approved by the Terrebonne Parish School Board.
- Man burglarized several car dealerships, Kenner police say May 22, 2013
  Kenner Police arrested a man Monday who they said burglarized several car dealerships.
WVUE New Orleans
- Suspect arrested for car dealership burglaries May 22, 2013
  A businessman gets results, after making a public plea to help him find the man who he says ripped him off.
- New Orleans fugitive arrested in California May 22, 2013
  California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting May 22, 2013
  A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.
- La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook May 21, 2013
  Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in addition to texting.
WGSO
- In the Mitch Zone May 21 May 22, 2013
- Jude Young May 21 May 22, 2013
- Your Money Your Life May 21 May 21, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 21 May 21, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 21 May 21, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Applebee’s sued by woman who claims she was severely injured in fall in oil May 22, 2013
  Scot L. Labourdette GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Harahan Applebee’s after she was allegedly severely injured after slipping in oil on the floor. Sylvia Parker filed suit against Southern River Restaurants LLC, Applebee’s and Franchise Risk Solutions in the … Read More »
- Medical testing company sued by woman claiming blood clots in lungs due to a fall on cracked sidewalk May 22, 2013
  Darleen M. JacobsNEW ORLEANS – A Chalmette woman is suing medical testing company claiming that she fell on a broken sidewalk adjacent to its building and suffered severe bodily injury. Rebecca Brown filed a lawsuit against Diagnostic Imaging Services Inc. and Touro … Read More »
- Local ship builder sued by employee’s widow for allegedly not paying death benefits May 22, 2013
  Connie P. TrieuGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a ship builder that employed her deceased husband over the death benefits he was supposed to receive, but did not. Thu Huong Hull filed suit against Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. in the … Read More »
- Woman who broke back in fall after allegedly taking wrong medicine sues pharmacy May 22, 2013
  pillsGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local pharmacy for injuries she claims to have received when she fell in her home after taking a misfilled prescription. Ruth LeBlanc filed suit against Gros Management Inc., Dekle Drugs, Dekle … Read More »
- NRA loses concealed carry appeal in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals May 22, 2013
  imagesNEW ORLEANS – The National Rifle Association and three individuals lost an appeal in a case centering on the right of 18-20-year-olds to procure a concealed handgun license. The NRA of America Inc., Rebekah Jennings, Brennan Harmon and Andrew Payne … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Medicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House May 22, 2013
- Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk May 22, 2013
- Public school aid plan fails May 22, 2013
- Social media driving bill clears final legislative hurdle May 22, 2013
- Legislature holds onto tuition control May 22, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
we saw that…
- easter bunny recycled
- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
- Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 22, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 23, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 22, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 1 hour ago
- It's Day 5 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Hypothermia. 1.usa.gov/KNXVxk #lawx #txwx 1 hour ago
- 724am Areal Flood Advisory for Iberia and St Martin Parish. Radar Estimates 1-3 inches of rain has fallen in the last hour. 2 hours ago
- 652AM Radar Update. A Special Marine Warning is in effect off the TX coast & Heavy showers over New Iberia/Lafayette http://t.co/lVODJPTmd4 3 hours ago
- 5:58am Reissue of Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Jefferson County TX. Radar indicates large hail >1 inch w/ this storm. #txwx 3 hours ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 8:47AM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ST. MARY AND ST. MARTIN PARISHES UNTIL 915 AM CDT... AT 842 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 4 MILES WEST OF STEPHENSVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH. * THE STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
- Flash Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:38AM CDT until May 22 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... ASSUMPTION PARISH IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF NAPOLEONVILLE... ST. JAMES PARISH IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 1030 AM CDT
- Flood Advisory issued May 22 at 7:24AM CDT until May 22 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS IN... NORTHERN IBERIA PARISH IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...NEW IBERIA...JEANERETTE... CENTRAL ST. MARTIN PARISH IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 9:26PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 22, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 9:26PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Annya Buchannon – Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  A Levi’s call has been activated for Forest Park PD on behalf of Annya Buchannon. Annya is believed to be in the custody of an unsub. They were last seen at 887 Conley Road on Jonesboro Road heading towards I-285. For more information please contact Forest Park PD at 404.366.7280 or www.alertnewsnet.org…900/Opr.Cummings.. Please Contact Forest Park Police De […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
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