Swedish forests under severe fire threat from Northeast Götaland to Norrland

Posted on June 26, 2024   |  

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a forest fire warning for areas from Northeast Götaland to southwestern Norrland.

The fire risk in these regions is very high, with some areas facing an "extremely high" risk.

Forest fires can easily start from activities like burning, sparks from machinery, or lightning strikes.

The warning highlights the increased danger and urges caution to prevent forest fires in these areas.