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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI warns of grass fires

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued warnings about a significant risk of grass fires in various regions of Sweden over the weekend.

Mar 21 • 14:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Grass fire halted train traffic between Malmö and Trelleborg

Train traffic between Malmö and Trelleborg was interrupted for approximately 45 minutes due to a grass fire in the railway area.

Mar 21 • 13:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Emergency Services After Grass Fires: 'Do Not Burn Right Now'

The emergency services urge the public to refrain from outdoor burning due to high grass fire risks after three recent incidents in Sweden.

Mar 21 • 13:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire in Hustadvika – danger for homes

A grass fire in Aureosen, Hustadvika, poses a threat to residential buildings, prompting emergency services to respond.

Mar 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Scale of Spring Madness: Grass Arsonists Have Already Burned 40 Hectares of Meadows

In Lithuania, spring grass fires have burned 40 hectares so far this year, with a significant increase in incidents compared to last year.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Spring Madness Begins: Firefighters Warn About Imminent Fines

Firefighters in Lithuania are launching a campaign to prevent grass fires and warn offenders of potential fines.

Mar 17 • 07:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A resident in Mustvee municipality was injured while extinguishing a grass fire

A resident of Mustvee municipality was injured while trying to extinguish a grass fire, marking a notable incident amid a surge of wildfires in the region.

Mar 15 • 11:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Friday, several grass fires were extinguished in Latvia

On March 13, several grass fires were extinguished in Latvia, along with significant emergency responses to a person who fell through ice in Riga and a fire in Liepāja.

Mar 14 • 10:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

21 Grass Fires in Latvia in One Week

Latvian firefighters have responded to 21 grass fires in just one week, attributing the decline in such incidents over the past decade to wetter weather conditions rather than changes in public behavior.

Mar 13 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Double warnings from SMHI – snowfall and grass fire

SMHI has issued warnings for both grass fires and heavy winds combined with snowfall in various parts of Sweden.

Mar 12 • 16:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Double alerts from SMHI – snowfall and grass fire

Sweden's meteorological authority SMHI has issued dual weather alerts for significant risks of grass fires and harsh winds accompanied by snowfall in specific regions.

Mar 12 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Still snowing – the grass is already burning

A grass fire was reported in Truskava, Lithuania, prompting a swift response from firefighters who extinguished the flames before further damage occurred.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two fires within half an hour near Pilaitė in Vilnius: a car and grass were burning

In Vilnius, Lithuania, two fires occurred within a half-hour period, involving a car fire and burning grass, prompting immediate responses from the fire department.

Mar 11 • 14:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The first grass fires of the year were extinguished this year

In Latvia, the first grass fires of the year were reported and extinguished by firefighters over a period of three days.

Mar 9 • 07:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Delta pilot tells control tower 'we lost left engine' as flight ignites runway fire

A Delta flight returning to Savannah after experiencing a left engine failure caused a grass fire near the runway but landed safely with no injuries reported.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Grass Fire at Elliðavatn

A grass fire broke out at Elliðavatn in Reykjavík, marking the fifth call for fire services due to similar fires in the region within a day.

Feb 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Wildfires in Mexico: Which states have reported incidents TODAY February 19?

Wildfires are currently impacting areas in Mexico, notably in Oaxaca, where firefighters are working to manage a grass fire.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

All Available Firefighters Extinguished the Grass Fire

Firefighters in Akranes and Hvalfjarðarsveit successfully extinguished a grass fire under the Akrafjall mountain today.

Feb 19 • 17:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Grass and heather fire in Lærdal

A grass and heather fire has broken out in Lærdal, Norway; the fire department is currently on site and has reportedly gained control of the fire without any reported injuries.

Feb 8 • 07:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drivers urged to be cautious as footage shows roadside fires flaring up

Dashcam footage reveals that a mechanical fault in a truck led to multiple grass fires along the roadsides in north-east Victoria, prompting warnings from authorities for drivers to check their vehicle equipment.

Feb 6 • 22:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Plane crash in Normanton starts grass fire and knocks out power

A small plane crash in Normanton, Queensland, caused a grass fire and power outages, with the pilot's injuries currently unknown.

Feb 6 • 13:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Don't play with fire. Stricter penalties have just come into effect

New legislation has significantly increased fines for causing fire hazards, with the maximum fine rising from 5,000 PLN to 30,000 PLN and decriminalizing warnings for grass burning.

Jan 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ten English fire services tackled record number of grass, forest and crop fires in 2025

In 2025, ten English fire services faced unprecedented challenges as they dealt with nearly 27,000 wildfires during the UK's hottest spring and summer on record.

Dec 31 • 05:00 UTC

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