[10] Several of the fires were started by people using disposable barbecues, despite temporary bans on their usage put in place due to the dry weather conditions.

[5][21] In areas not under risk of fire but affected by smoke thousands of people were asked to stay indoors and close their windows.

[5] In addition to the country's firefighters and civilian volunteers, Sweden's armed forces were involved, mostly providing manpower and equipment such as helicopters.

[5] Locally the air force also used aerial bombings by JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to make firebreaks and draw oxygen from the wildfires.

[22] By June, several fires were out of control and Sweden requested help from neighbouring countries and via the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism.