Wildland fires January 2014 21. april 2019 Wildland fires January 2014 This winter has been unormal compare to previous winters where it has been no rainfall or snow and a lot of wind in the western part of Norway. The vegetation in this area is forests of pines and close to the sea it is mostly brushes and grass.

Wildland fires January 2014 21. april 2019 Wildland fires January 2014 Fire Services in these municipalities imposed restrictions using fire in the forest/wildland. The fire in Laerdal – 18. January 2014. The biggest fire since the second world war.

Appr. 40 buildings burned down. Old listed buildings were threatened. 21. april 2019 Appr. 40 buildings burned down. Old listed buildings were threatened. The wind: appr. 20 m/s Fireballs flew 150 m Photo: Leif Jørgen Grangård

Wildland fires January 2014 21. april 2019 Wildland fires January 2014 This fire was unexpected and it wasn’t a wildland fire. Then, 27. January: The Fire in Flatanger A brush fire spreading rapidly. The road was blocked. Appr. 60 buildings were burned down.

Gales and stormy weather 21. april 2019 Photo: Forsvaret Burned area 15 km2 Gales and stormy weather

Wildland fires January 2014 21. april 2019 Wildland fires January 2014 29. January: The Fire in Froya One more fire occurs… A new brush fire spreading rapidly. Resources from Flatanger were moved to Froya. Appr. 200 buildings were threatened.

The wind: appr. 12-18 m/s Burned area 10 km2 21. april 2019 Live movie – Police Helicopter Photo: Dag Botnen The wind: appr. 12-18 m/s Burned area 10 km2

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Lesson learned Prevention: 21. april 2019 Lesson learned Prevention: More information about restrictions for using fires outdoors. Trees have to be away from power lines. Owners have to keep the vegetation down around the houses. Fire officers have to do the planning for handling these fires. Operational: The management/leadership have to be improved (ICS). The model of the Fire Services has to be reorganized. What tools is it possible to use when we do not have aircraft under windy conditions and at the nighttime.?

Thank you for your attention 21. april 2019 Thank you for your attention