2018 Sweden wildfires

2018 Sweden wildfires
Scandinavia temperature anomaly map, July 1–15, 2018 (NASA)
Date(s)May – August 2018 (peak in July)
Statistics
Total firesc. 50 — as of 23 July
Total area250 km2 (100 sq mi) — as of 23 July
Impacts
Deaths0

In the summer of 2018, a large number of wildfires (primarily forest fires) occurred throughout much of Sweden. According to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, they are the most serious in the country in modern history. The summer was unusually warm and dry, significantly raising the risk of fire. Firefighters from multiple countries were involved in fighting the fires. Many people were evacuated from their homes, but there were no fatalities.

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