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Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities

The bill for the cleanup after the ferry Marco Polo's grounding off the coast of Blekinge is growing. So far, MSB has paid out 64 million kronor to the affected municipalities.

Hesa Fredrik Alarm Sirens Stolen in Dalarna

Jokkmokk's Ancient Primeval Forest Burns in Extensive Fire

The extensive fire that has raged in Jokkmokk since Monday is laying low land in one of the last roadless primeval forests in Norrbotten, reports Norrbottens-Kuriren.

Jokkmokk Fire Continues Despite Rain Efforts

The large fire that broke out in Jokkmokk on Monday and which has raged in an area of around 200 hectares is still burning. Friday's rain was not enough to get the flames under control.

Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

Hundreds of forest fires have occurred mainly in the northern parts of the country recently. In Jokkmokk, a larger fire is raging in roadless land. It has been dry for a long time and there is a lot of fuel in the forest and ground, says Jenny Sander at MSB.

MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

The weekend's drought and heat have brought several forest fires across the country. At the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) nine helicopters were activated - the highest number all year. It is unusually many, says Anna Wennerström, press officer at MSB.

Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

The risk of forest fires is very high to extremely high in large parts of Norrland, warns SMHI.

Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg

When the 26-year-old hip-hop artist C Gambino was shot in Gothenburg last summer, he himself called SOS Alarm. But the communication system Rakel did not work at the crime scene in the parking garage and healthcare personnel had to shout to each other between floors.