Published 7/26/2026

Important public announcement for Borlänge, Dalarna County

An important public announcement has been issued in Färjegårdarna, Borlänge Municipality, Dalarna County. A major fire has broken out at a waste facility, resulting in heavy smoke. The incident commander urges everyone to stay away from the area and, if necessary, to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation systems.

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