Fire ban − burning is prohibited

The fire ban means that it is forbidden to light fires, grilling and other burning with solid fuels such as firewood, coal, briquettes, grass, twigs and branches in forests and other outdoor areas.

The fire ban means that it is prohibited to light fires, barbecue, or burn other materials using solid fuels such as firewood, charcoal, briquettes, grass, twigs, and branches in forests and other outdoor areas.

The fire ban does not apply to barbecuing or cooking on your own property. This means that you are allowed to barbecue on your own garden plot, in courtyards and yards of apartment buildings, on allotments, in parks, and at certain designated campsites.

You are also allowed to cook and barbecue at designated fixed barbecue sites – for example, at sites that are isolated using concrete pipes or stones. There must be a wide ground area with gravel or other fire-resistant material surrounding the site.

Respect the fire ban

The public is asked to respect the fire ban. Anyone who violates the prohibition is guilty of a crime and can be held accountable. Anyone who causes a fire through negligence can be prosecuted for public negligence.

How long does the fire ban apply?

The decision on a fire ban applies until further notice. Stay up to date on our website or at Södra Älvsborg Fire and Rescue Services.

Advice to the public

• If you discover a wildfire in forest or open land, call 112 immediately and report the location.
• Never throw lit cigarette butts on the ground.
• Always check whether a fire ban is in effect. You can easily check the fire risk using the Brandrisk Ute app or via the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute website External link, opens in new window..
• If you work in forest or open land using machines that may cause sparks or heat – such as chainsaws, brush cutters, or land preparation machinery – you are urged to use extreme caution.