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Update March 29th 19.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.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 regarding fire and smoke in Karlskoga, Örebro County
Update 11th April 07.25 AM: The message is no longer valid.
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 has been issued for Botkyrka Municipality, Stockholm County
Update 6 September 06.30: The warning about a fire has been withdrawn.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Update 04.23: The warning has been withdrawn.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.
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 Nykvarn, Stockholm County
Update August 28 2020: The previous warning regarding smoke from a fire in Nykvarn has been withdrawn.
Important Public Announcement for Bäckby and Västerås, Västmanland county
Update May 26, 05:30 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
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.