The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a warning of a high risk for grass fires in extensive parts of Sweden on Tuesday. According to SMHI, the risk assessment applies to much of Götaland, eastern Svealand, and southeastern Norrland between 11:00 and 17:00 on Tuesday. The dry grass from last year, exposed after snowmelt in the area, is reportedly highly flammable, and fires can spread quickly in the terrain.
This can occur, for example, during garden burning or from sparks from machinery, according to SMHI, which urges great caution on its website.