The rescue services in the area have at least ten units on site and since the fire is geographically located in Leksand municipality, the work is controlled by the Rescue Region Bergslagen.

– It has been difficult to get to the fire due to inaccessible terrain, but we have managed to locate the fire area with the help of drones, says Nicole Wikström, who speaks for the Rescue Region Bergslagen.

Extinguishing helicopters called in

Just before eight o'clock in the morning, the Rescue Region Bergslagen states that helicopters are in place to check the situation and then start water bombing.

The fire area is six times larger than the Kupolen shopping centre in Borlänge.

– This work has taken a long time, we have been working since 01 o'clock last night, says Nicole Wikström.

Dry in forests and fields

At 12 noon on Thursday, fire bans will be introduced in five Dala municipalities; Leksand, Vansbro, Mora, Älvdalen and Orsa.

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Do you remember the big forest fires in Dalarna? See the dramatic images in the clip. Photo: SVT