Sweden battles wildfires from Arctic Circle to Baltic Sea

​ https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.21.4/iframe.html Media captionFires have spread easily in hot, dry weather Forest fires raging across Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle have prompted authorities to ask for international assistance. On Wednesday afternoon, 44 fires were burning from Lapland in the far north to the southern island of Gotland. Hot weather and persistent drought … Continue reading Sweden battles wildfires from Arctic Circle to Baltic Sea