Wildfires sweep across Finland, straining rescue services
Release time：2024-05-22 00:09:47 Source：Culture Canvas 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：Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature
- Next：Rays opening
Related articles
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
- Ellen Ash Peters, first female chief justice of Connecticut Supreme Court, dies at 94
- Holmstrom scores go
- Sudan's army chief urges for restoring membership in AU
- Rays opening
- Olivia Culpo enjoys In
- One Tech Tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach
- Tesla's new mega factory project in Shanghai to start construction
- OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice after Scarlett Johansson comparisons
- Holmstrom scores go
- Kid Rock 'uses N
- Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6
- Simon Cowell is lining up a new Britain's Got Talent kids' spin
- Esteury Ruiz homers and the A’s beat the Cardinals 6
- France is trying Syrian ex
- Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval
- China and Indonesia call for cease
- Zardari wins Pakistan's presidential election
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
- New BYU basketball coach Kevin Young focused on building NBA pipeline with Cougars
Random recommendation
Highlights of Asian Cup 2022Argentina wins friendly match as fans give warmest of welcomes in BeijingNPPA says it approves 105 homeAir route aims to boost Hainan free port statusEnterprises in Guangxi ride RCEP momentum to expand ASEAN marketHighlights of Asian Cup 2022Enterprises in Guangxi ride RCEP momentum to expand ASEAN marketXi Calls on China, S. Africa to Strengthen Four Partnerships in Golden EraHuawei revs up NEV sector with new SUVChina's consumption gains steam as shopping, tourism, catering rebound
- Copyright © 2024 Powered by Wildfires sweep across Finland, straining rescue services ,Culture Canvas news portal sitemap