Swan Strikes Power Line, Ignites Wildfire in Haapavesi

A swan flying into a power line in Haapavesi, Finland, caught fire and subsequently sparked a wildfire. The incident led to an emergency response to contain the blaze.

16 Apr, 07:54 — 16 Apr, 07:54

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yle-newsHigh117d ago

Swan flies into power line, sparks wildfire

The unusual incident took place near the town of Haapavesi in the west of Finland on Wednesday evening.

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First report: yle-uutiset · 15 Apr, 18:52|Full coverage: 3 · 13h|Window: 13h

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yle-uutiset15 Apr, 18:52First to report

Joutsen lensi voimalinjaan, syttyi tuleen ja aiheutti maastopalon

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helsingin-sanomat16 Apr, 02:10

Onnettomuudet | Joutsen lensi päin voimalinjaa Haapavedellä ja syttyi tuleen

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yle-news16 Apr, 07:54Latest update

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Swan Strikes Power Line, Ignites Wildfire in Haapavesi

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Swan flies into power line, sparks wildfire

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Joutsen lensi voimalinjaan, syttyi tuleen ja aiheutti maastopalon

Onnettomuudet | Joutsen lensi päin voimalinjaa Haapavedellä ja syttyi tuleen

Swan flies into power line, sparks wildfire

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