The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a warning for a high or locally very high risk of grass fires in snow-free areas. The warning applies to Svealand, southeastern Norrland, and parts of Götaland, and is in effect between 11:00 and 16:00 on Friday. SMHI states that grass fires can easily start and spread in dry grass from previous years due to activities such as burning or sparks from machinery.
The agency urges caution during outdoor burning or work with large machinery.