Forest fire
Nine fires in one day in Örebro county, SMHI warns of more
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Nine fires were reported in the Örebro area on Friday. SMHI has now announced an elevated risk for forest fires. Emergency services battled several of the fires throughout the day.
SMHI warns of high forest fire risk in southern and central Sweden on Friday. The warning covers nearly all of Götaland and Svealand, except western coastal areas. Grass fire risks are also flagged for northern parts over the weekend.
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A large forest fire broke out just north of Lustebo between Grycksbo and Bjursås in Falu municipality on Tuesday. Rescue services suspect a forestry machine sparked it on stones in a storm-damaged area. Two helicopters and ground crews brought the fire under control late in the evening.
The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response has declared a red alert in the Constitución commune, Maule Region, due to an ongoing forest fire in the San Antonio sector. The preliminary affected area has risen to 25 hectares, with atmospheric conditions expected to intensify its spread this afternoon. Firefighters and forestry teams are working hard to contain it.