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Warning from MET Norway for Telemark, Vestfold, Oestfold, Oslo, Akershus and Buskerud

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High forest fire danger ongoing, orange level (MET)

Published: 2019-04-26 12:25 PM Valid: from 25.04.2019 12:00 to 27.04.2019 00:00

Warning

Forest fire danger

Sender: MET Norway
Danger ongoing: Thursday, April 25, 2019, kl.12:00 PM
Danger decrease: Saturday, April 27, 2019, kl. 12:00 AM
Certainty: Observed - 100%
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Consequence

Vegetation is very easily ignited and very large areas may be affected.

Advice

Be very careful with open fire. Follow the instructions from the local authorities. Emergency services should assess a necessary level of alertness.

Description

High grass and heather fire hazard in areas without snow until significant amount of precipitation.