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Published 8/21/2026

The school attack at Brinell School in Fagersta

One person has died and three have been injured after a person launched an attack with a sword at Brinell School in Fagersta. The perpetrator has been arrested.

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Foto: Magnus Lindstrand

Orange level warning for high water levels and flooding

SMHI has issued an orange warning for high water levels and an orange warning for flooding in eastern Norrbotten County. A yellow warning for high water levels has also been in place for some time in the eastern and central parts of the county.

Advice before, during and after a flood

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Wildfire risk

There is an increased risk of wildfires in parts of Sweden. Many municipalities have issued fire bans.

Foto: Thomas Henrikson/Myndigheten för civilt försvar

Water shortage and drought

There is a water shortage on Gotland and a risk of water shortage in other counties.

Foto: Johnér

Essential summer information

Important information in several languages about fire bans, water shortages, high temperatures and Sweden's most important phone numbers.