SMHI warns of high forest
Photo: Terje Pedersen/NTB/TT

SMHI warns of high forest and grass fire risk across large parts of Sweden

The risk of forest and land fires is high to extremely high in most of Götaland, Svealand and southeastern Norrland, as well as Gotland, warns SMHI.

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The warning is in effect throughout Monday.

Fires in the terrain can easily occur from, for example, arson, sparks from machinery or lightning strikes.

"Check if there is a fire ban in your area, and be very careful when lighting fires or working with large machinery outdoors," SMHI urges.

A smaller area - parts of southern Götaland and Gotland - is covered by a corresponding warning on Sunday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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