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 regarding fire and smoke
Update May 16, 03.30 AM: Message no longer valid. The warning has been withdrawn.
Important public announcement for fire and smoke in Luleå, Norrbotten County
Update 12.55: The warning has been withdrawn.
Important public announcement for fire and smoke in Årsta and Södermalm, Stockholm County
Update 04.23: The warning has been withdrawn. Original text: An important public announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Årsta and Södermalm, Stockholm County.
Important Public Announcement for Nykvarn, Stockholm County
Update August 28 2020: The previous warning regarding smoke from a fire in Nykvarn has been withdrawn.
An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Norrköping, Östergötland county
Update september 21, 12.20: This message no longer applies.
Important public announcement regarding smoke in Strängnäs
Update Mars 6th: The warning has been withdrawn.
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...
Important public announcement for Linköping, Östergötland county
Update November 12, 07.53: This message no longer applies.
The investigation of the summer's forest fires has been completed
During the summer of 2018, Sweden was hit by the most extensive forest fires in modern times. The investigation reviewing the management of the forest fires has now been completed.