Rescue service advises against outdoor burning in Dalarna

Dala Mitt rescue service strongly advises against outdoor burning due to a high risk of grass fires. SMHI warns of risks across large parts of Dalarna and urges caution with fires and heavy machinery.

Dala Mitt rescue service has issued a strong advisory against outdoor burning. The measure comes amid a high assessed risk of grass fires in the region.

SMHI has warned of grass fire risks across large parts of Dalarna. It urges great caution during any burning activities and when operating large machinery outdoors.

"Grass fires can easily start and spread in dry last year's grass due to, for example, burning or sparks from machines," SMHI writes.

The rescue service highlights the need to avoid sparks and open flames to prevent rapid spread in the dry grass.

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Illustration of high grass fire risk on Sweden's east coast with dry fields, smoke, warning signs, and approaching snow clouds.
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High grass fire risk along east coast – snow expected on Monday

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SMHI warned on Sunday of a high risk of grass fires along the entire east coast as well as on Öland and Gotland. The risk will decrease on Monday as a precipitation area with rain and snow moves in from the west. SMHI urges caution with open fires and large machinery outdoors.

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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Following SMHI's forest fire risk warnings issued Friday, multiple blazes broke out across Sweden on Saturday, May 2. Fires reported in Gothenburg area, Årjäng, Uppsala, and elsewhere, with rescue services deploying aircraft and helicopters amid high risks in Götaland, Svealand, and parts of Norrland.

Four houses have burned down in Garpenberg in recent weeks. Following earlier suspected arson cases, police do not rule out a connection between the fires and have increased their presence in the area. An information meeting with around 80 villagers was held on Wednesday evening.

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A fire broke out overnight into Tuesday in a house in Mockfjärd, Gagnef municipality. One person was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. Fire services extinguished the blaze, and police suspect no crime.

A villa in Sågmyra caught fire on Sunday evening for unknown reasons.

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Region Dalarna is dissatisfied with the alarm chain for its ambulance helicopter, which is frequently dispatched on missions that are rejected or aborted. Region councilor Sebastian Karlberg (S) calls it poor use of resources. Despite criteria to reduce false alarms after ten years of operation, cooperation with SOS Alarm remains unsatisfactory.

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