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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

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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VUGD: There are fewer grass fires in municipalities where preventive work is underway

Preventive efforts in municipalities have led to a decrease in grass fires, as seen in the Burtnieku region of Latvia.

Mar 18 • 02:50 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
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI warns of a high risk of grass fires

SMHI reports a significant risk of grass fires in large parts of Sweden on Tuesday, particularly in Götaland, eastern Svealand, and southeastern Norrland.

Mar 17 • 03:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Numerous wildfires dominated the weekend's fires

Over the weekend, firefighters in Estonia faced a significant number of wildfires, particularly grass fires, which stretched their resources thin.

Mar 16 • 10:54 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

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

On Tuesday, seven grass fires were extinguished in Latvia

Seven grass fires were extinguished in Latvia on Tuesday, with significant incidents noted in Limbažu and Valmieras districts, alongside two vehicle accidents requiring rescue operations.

Mar 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI warns of grass fires

SMHI has issued warnings about a high risk of grass fires in southeastern Sweden, particularly affecting several regions due to dry conditions.

Mar 10 • 06:35 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The first spring grass fires registered in Latvia

Latvia has recorded its first grass fires of the spring season, particularly in Talsi municipality, raising concerns about the dangers of burning dry grass.

Mar 9 • 04:00 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
🇦🇺 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
🇬🇧 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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