Forest fire danger and fire ban in Harstad
Harstad municipality in Troms, Norway. Here you can see the forest fire danger today and over the next two days, and whether satellites have detected possible fires in the municipality in the last week.
Forest fire danger index from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. The headline shows the highest level covering at least 5 % of the municipality. Not a warning. Always follow warnings and advice from the municipality and the fire service.
Forest and fire service in Harstad
Forest covers about 207 km², or 48 % of the land area of Harstad.
Fire stations in the municipality
- Bjarkøy (Harstad brann og redning)
- Grytøy (Harstad brann og redning)
- Harstad (Harstad brann og redning)
Fire ban in Harstad
From 15 April to 15 September it is forbidden to light a fire in or near forest and other open land everywhere in Norway, including Harstad, unless the municipality has given permission or has its own local rules. When the danger is especially high, the municipality can also ban fires outside this period. Always check what applies in Harstad municipality. Read more about the fire ban