Forest fire in Sweden (2018-06-06)

Activation time (UTC): 2018-06-06 11:27:00

Event time (UTC): 2018-06-03 14:00:00

Event type: Wildfire (Forest fire)



Activation reason:

Sweden has experienced warm and dry spring weather which has resulted in very dry vegetation. Forests are very sensitive to ignition and several persistent fires have endured this past month. Currently, a number of extensive forest fires are ongoing in Värmland, southeast of Kristinehamn and in Edsvalla



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