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SOS Overloaded with Fire Alarms: "It Takes Longer to Get Help"

25 Jul 2025

Norrbotten, Sweden

SOS Alarm in Norrbotten, Sweden is experiencing extreme call volumes from approximately 20 fires triggered by lightning in a heatwave, resulting in delayed emergency response times.

SVT Nyheter / Inger Haupt

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