The ban is introduced because it is dry in forest and land, the risk of fires is great.
- The fire risk has risen, until now we have had eleven fires in the terrain this year, says Martin Petersson who is the task leader at the rescue service Östra Kronoberg.
Allowed to grill at home
The ban applies to grilling and burning in forests and on land.
However, you can grill at home on a garden grill.
The permanent barbecue area out in the woods is also okay.
There, it is important to make your own assessment to determine that the risk of spread is small.
- My appeal is that if you feel the least bit insecure, you should refrain from grilling, says task leader Martin Petersson.
What consequences can you have as a private person if you break the fire ban?
- There can be two crimes in it, partly it is general negligence even if you do not have an intention to start a fire.
Then you can also break the violation of the fire ban, says Martin Petersson.
He also says that the rescue service will be offensive and ensure that a police report is made in cases where there is a perpetrator.