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Frozen north no more: Hotter summers set Lapland ablaze

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17 wildfires have broken out this summer in Finnish Lapland's Inari region.

A lack of precipitation has dried out the soil and the vegetation around Lake Inari making the terrain highly susceptible to fires.

Climate change is likely a link between the fires and climate change, according to Finnish Meteorological Institute researcher.

Many Finnish wildfires have been started by campfires, despite official wildfire warnings.

Even if a campfire looks extinguished, embers can be reignited by a gust of wind.

Any open fire or fire that can spread across the ground or by airborne sparks is forbidden during a wildfire warning.

Those enjoying nature should pack a gas camping stove instead.

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