A large forest fire is being tackled near Meiringen in canton Bern.
Drought conditions and a strong foehn wind are hampering efforts to bring the blaze under control.
The fire started yesterday afternoon and water dumping helicopters were shortly brought in.
There haven’t been any casualties and there are no evacuations planned - but trains running between Lucerne and Interlaken may be cancelled.
Police say an investigation into how the fire started has already begun.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Nightclub fire exit locked
More than three weeks after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, serious doubts are emerging about the owners’ version of events.
No to 10 million initiative would harm the economy
Capping Switzerland’s population at 10 million would come at a heavy price.
Sick days climb in 15 years
We’re all taking more sick days.
Warning of jams in February
The Federal Roads Office is warning of heavy congestion throughout February, especially on weekends.
Careful of vignette scams
Just a few days left to buy your autoroute vignette.
