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22 February 2026 / Vísir / Lillý Valgerður Pétursdóttir
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Difficult to determine the origin of the vegetation fires

Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

A vegetation fire near Elliðavatn burned about 32 hectares, and firefighters said rough terrain and strong winds made suppression difficult. Authorities warned that dry, frost-damaged grass (sinu) and continued dry weather could keep wildfire risk elevated into spring.


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