August 15, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Firefighters Deploy to Combat Montenegro Wildfires
Twenty Swiss firefighters from Geneva, Vaud, and Valais cantons dispatched with specialized equipment to assist Montenegro in battling severe forest fires.
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- Twenty Swiss firefighters have been deployed to Montenegro to combat severe wildfires.
- The Swiss deployment includes three fire-fighting vehicles and several support vehicles.
- An advance team was sent on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, to prepare for the main force.
- Montenegro's capital, Podgorica, is currently threatened by the fires.
By The Numbers
20
firefighters
3
specialized fire-fighting vehicles
4
countries in Southern Europe
They Said
"Their mission is to fight vegetation fires, defend sensitive points and reinforce local urban hubs."
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