“We carry out nature conservation burning to preserve and promote biodiversity and reduce the risk of wildfires spreading uncontrollably.
Nature conservation burning has been part of Gotska Sandön's management plan since 2018, writes Annika Forsslund, nature conservation officer, in an email response.
The historic time was 11.55 today, Tuesday, when the fire was started by lighter Cecilia Öster, the county administrative board writes in a press release.
Three areas are to be burned for nature conservation and due to the northern wind, they started at the southern end of the object.
Spark guards patrol the terrain and the boundaries of the area are watered.
Drones must also be used in the monitoring.
When the fire is over, the fire area must be monitored for several days.