Authorities in Agder, Norway, are issuing urgent warnings about the extreme risk of wildfires due to exceptionally dry vegetation. Despite forecasted rain on Friday and Saturday, officials believe it will be insufficient to significantly reduce the danger. Police and fire services are appealing to the public to exercise extreme caution outdoors, emphasizing that a single careless act could quickly escalate into a large-scale fire. Such a fire could threaten lives, health, valuable natural areas, and properties. A general ban on open fires is currently in effect until September 15th, and police will prioritize responding to human-caused wildfires. Residents are strongly encouraged to refrain from lighting fires and fully comply with the existing prohibition.