According to the rescue service, the fire area is approximately seven hectares in size - which corresponds to 14 football pitches.
How the fire started is unclear, but it has been very dry in the area the past week.
The fire in Rockneby circled but still not extinguished
2021-06-20T15:18:47.751Z
The fire that broke out yesterday on a Kalhygge in the Rockneby area in Kalmar municipality is still not extinguished. The rescue service expects to be on site for about another day - but the fire is contained and under control.
Source: svt