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Fires in Norway - more countries are fighting the element!

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Fires in Norway - this is a topic that has been on the agenda for several days. The scale of the problem is very extensive. Unfortunately, we don't have good information. The fires also painfully affect Sweden and Scotland - the fight against fire continues. The most difficult situation is in the north, more regions are at risk. 

Forest fires - droughts are the cause

The above-mentioned countries are fighting droughts, and what is more, the widespread number of fires. Unfortunately, according to the latest forecasts, there is no rainfall that could alleviate the situation.

Fires in Norway - the fight against the element continues!

In recent days, we have reported about fires in the southern part of the country - the situation there has been brought under control. Fire may appear in Sokndal in the near future. The evacuation of people whose homes are in the highest danger zone is already underway. “The fire is spreading quickly. Emergency services are taking part in the actionin Flekkefjord, Egersund and Sokndal, civil defense and police, ”informs the municipality. The problem is compounded by the wind blowing towards the city. 

The forests in Sweden are burning ...

The situation in Sweden is becoming more and more difficult. The fire spreads from the north to the south. The biggest fight continues in Skåne. Emergency services also appeared near Stockholm's Landvetter airport. There was also a very large fire near the hospital in Norrköping. In the Västergötland region, too, the emergency services had their hands full. The constant fight against fires continues. We will keep you informed about the development of the situation.

 

 

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