Forest fires do not threaten Norberg – Swedish Dagbladet

Forest fires do not threaten Norberg – Swedish Dagbladet

On Wednesday morning, said the provincial government to the fire right now does not threaten Norberg. Those who have already been evacuated can, however, not to return until rescue command clears.

Anyone affected by smoke are still advised to stay indoors, close doors and windows, and ventilation.

Vanhakylä, in fire the western part, evacuated earlier but it is now – under certain conditions – allowed to return to the central regions, the provincial government announced in a press release.

The conditions are that you are ready to vacate if the emergency requires it you do not take the animal back and keeping abreast of developments via local radio.

While men’s authority: “Are you able to stay away.”

The French aircraft to be help water bombing forest fire will make a first flight on Wednesday morning, according to emergency services.

Another water bombing should be done in the afternoon, according to Hans Granholm, deputy head of operations for the emergency services.

– Now we’re talking really just about the outer edges, then it is a fact that we must extinguish all inside as well, he says.

– It is well just keep bombing the extent that they can fly and as long as we get have them here.

A extinguishing operation with aircraft requires far more organization than a helicopter, he explains.

– The plan flies pretty fast in comparison with helicopters and airspace users in a completely different manner. Helicopters flying at 30-40 meters, while planes have to be up pretty high. There are several safety issues, says Granholm.

He personally met the French crews Tuesday night and was impressed by their knowledge.

– What we’ve been talking to them about the outside press conferences and cameras, show that this is something that they can, says Hans Granholm.

The two Italian aircraft, which are also called in to water bomb, is expected to land in Västerås on Wednesday.

During Tuesday evening, the situation improved in the fire area and the rescue operation went from just trying to prevent the spread to extinguish the fire. Three helicopters were working during the evening with extinguishing the fire from the air, while 150 firefighters were working on the ground.