The rescue services in the area have at least ten units on site, and since the fire is geographically located in the municipality of Leksand, the work is controlled by Räddningsregion 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 Räddningsregion Bergslagen.
Waiting for firefighting helicopter
The fire area is six times larger than the Kupolen shopping center in Borlänge.
– Now we are waiting for assistance from the air, we hope that a helicopter will arrive. But this work has taken a long time, we have been working since 01 o’clock last night, says Nicole Wikström.
Dry in forest and land
At 12 o’clock on Thursday, a fire ban will be introduced in five valley municipalities; Leksand, Vansbro, Mora, Älvdalen and Orsa.