Licence to grill (partially) reinstated in canton Lucerne

In the Swiss canton of Lucerne, fires in designated fire pits and in charcoal barbecues have been permitted again since Tuesday lunchtime. However, the ban on fires in and near woodland remains in force, even following the rainfall of the past few days. The risk of forest fires varies from place to place, the State Chancellery announced on Tuesday. It has now been downgraded from “very high” to “high”. However, there has been no prolonged rainfall that would significantly reduce the risk of f...

By swissinfo.ch