It is burning in a forest area in Sandbro between Almunge and Knutby outside Uppsala. According to the latest information from the rescue service, about 10,000 square meters are on fire, but the fire is still spreading.
– We have not got a grip on it yet, the rescue service states shortly after 4 pm.
The alarm came in around 3 pm on Sunday afternoon, and at the moment it is unclear exactly how large an area is burning. According to information to SVT from a witness at the scene, a helicopter may be sent to water bomb.
The rescue service is now struggling to get control of the fire by surrounding it. It is stated that large resources have been sent to the site.
The text is updated.
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