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Army Helps Fight Forest Fire in Upper Valais
July 18, 2023
The Swiss Army is participating in the fight against the forest fire in the Oberwallis region.
The Mayor of Bitsch VS Asks Evacuees for Patience
July 18, 2023
The Gemeindepräsident of Bitsch VS, Edgar Kuonen, has asked the people who were evacuated due to the forest fire to be patient and not to return home too soon.
Cassis and Sefcovic Take Stock of Switzerland-EU Location
July 18, 2023
On Tuesday, Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis travelled to Brussels to meet with European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic to discuss the relationship between Switzerland and the EU.
A Dog Bites Off Part of a Woman’s Ear in Flawil, Switzerland
July 18, 2023
An American Pitbull Terrier has seriously injured a 73-year-old cyclist in Flawil.
Expert of the Forest: Steep Terrain and Wind Act Like a Chimney.
July 18, 2023
The steep terrain in the forest fire area in the Upper Valais, combined with the dryness and the persistent wind, is accelerating the rapid spread of the fire, according to an expert.
The Dead Pants Present a “Cultural Challenge”
July 18, 2023
The German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen will be performing in Zurich, Switzerland on August 16th as part of their "Forever" tour.
Further Media Conference on the Forest Fire in the Upper Valais
July 18, 2023
Today, Tuesday, at 11am, a press conference will be held in the schoolhouse in Bitsch, Switzerland, regarding the forest fire in the Oberwallis region.
Construction Expenditures Increase in 2022
July 18, 2023
In Switzerland, building expenditure increased in 2022, mainly due to private renovation projects, while public expenditure decreased.
The forest fire in the Upper Valais has “gradually stabilized”.
July 18, 2023
The forest fire in the Upper Valais has been gradually stabilised according to the fire brigade commander in charge of fighting the fire.
Meteorologist Sees Only Moderate Chances for Rain in Upper Valais
July 18, 2023
Rain is desperately needed to help combat the forest fire in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland.
Most Accident Victims Can Resume Work After Recovery
July 18, 2023
In the past year, over 250,000 accidents have occurred that have resulted in more than three days of work disability.
Media Conference on the Forest Fire in Upper Valais
July 18, 2023
Today, Tuesday at 9am, a media conference will be held at the schoolhouse in Bitsch, Switzerland, regarding the forest fire in the Oberwallis region.
The Wallis Forest Fire has Spread “Explosively” in the Night
July 18, 2023
The forest fire in the Upper Valais region of Switzerland spread "explosively" overnight on Tuesday, according to Air Zermatt, a local helicopter company.
Federal Councillor Cassis Meets EU Vice President Sefcovic in Brussels
July 18, 2023
On Tuesday, Swiss Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis will meet with Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission, in Brussels.
Wildfire in Upper Valais Not Yet Under Control
July 17, 2023
The forest fire in the Upper Valais is still not under control according to the Cantonal Police of Valais.
Evacuations After Forest Fire in Upper Valais in Full Swing
July 17, 2023
After a large-scale forest fire broke out in the Upper Valais, the evacuation of several settlements was partially completed on Monday evening.
Evacuations in Upper Valais due to Forest Fire in Full Swing
July 17, 2023
On Monday evening, the evacuation of several villages in the Oberwallis region due to a forest fire was underway.
The population of the Upper Valais is being evacuated due to forest fire.
July 17, 2023
Due to the large-scale forest fire above Bitsch/Ried-Mörel in the Upper Valais, the population is being evacuated.

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