1 august feuerwerk verbot

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Several Swiss cantons have imposed fireworks bans on August 1st due to a heatwave and related safety concerns.

In several Swiss cantons, including Aargau and Bern, local authorities have enacted bans on fireworks displays for August 1st celebrations. These prohibitions are primarily due to extreme heatwave conditions which increase the risk of wildfires and threaten public safety. The bans have led to a significant loss of revenue for businesses that typically profit from fireworks sales around the national holiday.