Great risk of wildfires
Due to the increasing fire risk, MSB is preparing helicopters for fire-extinguishing missions. At the same time, MSB is appealing to the public to be cautious in forests and...
MSB urges the general public to be cautious due to extreme fire risk
There is extreme risk of fire throughout the country. A small spark can create a large fire. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) therefore urges the public to be...
Important Public Announcement Fire and smoke
Update March 29th 19.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Important Public Announcement
An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Åhus, Kristianstad municipality in Skåne County. People are urged to avoid the area of Äspet, to go...
Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke in Karlskoga, Örebro County
Update 11th April 07.25 AM: The message is no longer valid.
Important Public Announcement for Bäckby and Västerås, Västmanland county
Update May 26, 05:30 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
Important Public Announcement for Nykvarn, Stockholm County
Update August 28 2020: The previous warning regarding smoke from a fire in Nykvarn has been withdrawn.
Important Public Announcement in Gislaved
Update May 17 22.50: The important public announcement regarding fire with heavy smoke that was issued for Gislaved is no longer in effect.
About Valborg and the fire ban
The dry and warm weather has resulted in a great risk of fire in forests and fields in parts of Sweden. There is a fire ban in several municipalities.
High fire risk in southern and central Sweden
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency warns that the dry, warm weather prevailing in southern and central Sweden has led to great risk of fire in woodlands and fields. The...