Wildfire burns on an island in the Tornio river in Finnish Lapland

A wildfire is burning on an island in the Tornio river in Lapland, according to a statement from the Lapland Rescue Department. The affected island, Likasaari, is located near the village of Karunki.

Emergency services received the alert just before 7 pm on Tuesday. Authorities have decided not to actively extinguish the fire but will allow it to burn out completely. The blaze is being monitored to prevent it from spreading to other islands or the mainland.

The fire is generating significant smoke in the area. A ground fire warning remains in effect for the region.