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High grass fire risk expected in parts of Sweden this weekend

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  • High grass fire risk expected in parts of Sweden this weekend.
  • Greatest risk is on Friday.
  • Civil Contingencies Agency advises caution with outdoor burning.

The risk of grass fires is expected to be high in parts of the country this weekend, with the greatest risk anticipated on Friday. The Civil Contingencies Agency is urging caution with outdoor burning. Jenny Sander from the agency advises not to burn if it is windy, to always have water on hand, not to burn alone, and to have access to a mobile phone.

not to burn if it is windy, to always have water on hand, not to burn alone, and to have access to a mobile phone

Jenny Sander, from the Civil Contingencies Agency

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