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.
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.
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.
Fire in Hustadvika – danger for homes
A grass fire in Aureosen, Hustadvika, poses a threat to residential buildings, prompting emergency services to respond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All Available Firefighters Extinguished the Grass Fire
Firefighters in Akranes and Hvalfjarðarsveit successfully extinguished a grass fire under the Akrafjall mountain today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.