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Press releasePublished on 15 August 2025

Wildfires in Montenegro: Switzerland deploys emergency support mission

Bern, 15.08.2025 — After Montenegro was hit by violent forest fires threatening the capital Podgorica and several other regions, Switzerland has deployed an emergency mission under the auspices of the FDFA with the support of the Geneva fire and rescue service. The aim of the mission is to support the local authorities in their fight against the blazes and strengthen the resources already mobilised.