It is the authority for civil protection and emergency preparedness, MSB, which for the first time put helicopters on standby due to high fire risk.
- The helicopters are a complement to the resources we have on the ground, comments Petronella Norell, unit manager at MSB, in a press release.
"We are on our toes"
She also says that the number of helicopters can be increased if necessary and that the tactic is now to get in at an early stage to prevent forest fires from growing large.
In addition to helicopter helicopters, MSB can also support the rescue service by extinguishing from the air with scooping aircraft.
- We are on our toes but we also want private individuals to be.
The vast majority of fires start due to human behavior.
Negligence in firing or forestry and agricultural work can lead to unnecessary fires starting.
Keep track of the fire risk where you are and adapt your behavior accordingly, says Petronella Norell.
High risk of grass fires
Right now, there is a great risk of grass fires in almost the whole of southern Sweden, according to SMHI.
The risk is somewhat less along the coasts and is considered moderate there.