Monday, May 25, 2015

Free until the fire affected forestry – Vasterbotten Courier

A month ago, was found the fire finally be completely extinguished and now the public can once again staying in the forest in Västmanland, where the disastrous forest fire started last year.

The fire started on July 31 last year and was under control on August 11, but the glow cures have since been smoldering deep in the ground until a month ago. For the public, it has been forbidden to reside in the area but now it is freely developed.

“In the meantime, it has been forbidden has many trees blown down. Keep in mind that this will still be a little higher risk of trees and branches falling when the wind blows over in a plain forest, “writes Anna sanctity of the County Administrative Board in Västmanland in a press release.

The availability in the area However, even limited, the provincial government expects to be able to offer a drive through the area until after the summer.

Forest Fire in Västmanland had major consequences. One person died and two people were seriously injured. The material losses were large and 1.4 million cubic meters of forest were damaged. An assessment, submitted to the government earlier this year, pointing to deficiencies in the emergency services, municipalities and the provincial government which delayed the rescue operation.

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