Fire service

Fire services in Dalarna advise against outdoor fires due to high risk ahead of Walpurgis Night. No fire ban has been issued, but several municipalities are cancelling their bonfires. Forecasts indicate extreme fire risk over the weekend.

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Uppsala Fire Department held a try-out day for women interested in becoming firefighters to boost the proportion of female staff, currently at four percent among full-time firefighters. Participants tested smoke diving and car extrication under realistic conditions.