The recommendation does not mean that there is a fire ban, but that one should be extra cautious or preferably not fire outside fixed barbecue areas.

Despite the fact that several municipalities now have heating weeks, the county residents are urged to bring their rice and garden waste to the recycling rather than fire it.

The assessment is made on the basis of SMHI's forecast data and in consultation between the county rescue services.

Hear the emergency services risk assessment in the video above.