Wildfires sweep across Finland, straining rescue services
Release time：2024-05-22 03:38:49 Source：Stellar Saga news portal
-
HELSINKI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- By Saturday afternoon, Finnish rescue services had responded to a total of 21 wildfire incidents across the country, highlighting the widespread impact of the recent dry conditions. According to the national broadcaster Yle, incidents have been reported in several regions while notable large-scale fires have been reported in western Ilmajoki and central Keuruu. In Ilmajoki, a wildfire that started in a peat production area spread to a nearby forest on Saturday afternoon. While the fire in the peat area has been mostly extinguished except for a few smoldering spots, efforts to control the forest fire continue. The fire has affected an area of 9-10 hectares, and the cause remains unknown. The South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department has deployed 18 units to the scene. In Keuruu, Central Finland, a fire ignited by a controlled burn for forest management spread across three hectares. The fire has been contained, with 20 units from Central Finland, South Ostrobothnia, and Pirkanmaa rescue services responding. Another fire in Karstula, also in Central Finland, spread over approximately one hectare. This fire is suspected to have been sparked by a car tire blowout. Thirteen units have been dispatched to the area. In Siikainen, Satakunta, multiple hectares have been affected by wildfires, with 25 units and a Border Guard helicopter engaged in firefighting efforts. Although no buildings are at risk, extinguishing the fires is expected to take several more hours. A forest fire warning issued by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is in effect for most of the country. The dry and warm weather, which has persisted throughout the week, has significantly dried out large areas. The rescue services remind the public that open fires are prohibited during a forest fire warning.
（Editor:Liao Yifan）
- Previous：David Ortiz is humbled by being honored in New York again; this time for post
- Next：These hilarious notices will make you do a double take
Related articles
- Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session
- Anaheim residents voice concerns over Disneyland's proposed development plans
- Usher puts on a sizzling display as he takes a bath in sexy Essence cover
- Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool's 2
- Dame Judi Dench's tears as she receives Sycamore Gap tree seedling at Chelsea Flower Show
- Civil Aviation backtracks over technology for medical checks on pilots, air traffic controllers
- Italian press revels in Atalanta's shock 3
- Conor McGregor hails Dana White after the UFC president announced post
- Analysis: Larson enters conversation with Verstappen as best drivers in the world
- Threat of Iranian attack on Israel is 'real and credible', says White House
- Brewers starter Joe Ross leaves after first inning vs. Marlins with lower back strain
- Masters stars' adorable children take over the course on the eve of the tournament
- Blake Lively says she dreamed up husband Ryan Reynolds as she promotes their new animated film IF
- Anaheim residents voice concerns over Disneyland's proposed development plans
- Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co
- Blake Lively says she dreamed up husband Ryan Reynolds as she promotes their new animated film IF
- Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens should never have been police officer
- Katie Holmes cuts a casual figure in a t
- Demi Moore, 61, says full
- Football's ultimate big
Random recommendation
Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite salesHurricanes, Blues tussle for top spot in Super Rugby PacificChina's Xi receives ceremonial welcome in Hungary ahead of talks with OrbánGogglebox legend signs up for Celebs Go Dating after shock divorce announcementDeath toll rises to 56 from southern Brazil's heavy rainsSydney Sweeney will play historyTurnbull scores twice as Toronto cruises past Minnesota 4Jon Bon Jovi's son 'MARRIED!' Jesse Bongiovi 'ties the knot' with Jesse Light in Las VegasElection 2024: Trump's youngest son picked as Florida delegate to RNCMaya Rudolph teases her return to SNL in new promo featuring her hiding in a closet
- Copyright © 2024 Powered by Wildfires sweep across Finland, straining rescue services ,Stellar Saga news portal sitemap