US EditionFire hits luxury hotel in French Alps, no injuries but scores evacuated
The fire began in the attic of the Hotel des Grandes Alpes and led to the evacuation of up to 270 people with no fatalities, while 131 firefighters fought to contain the blaze.
- On Tuesday, a fire swept through the five-star Hotel des Grandes Alpes in Courchevel, starting in the attic at about 7pm and evacuating close to 100 people, officials said.
- Authorities report the cause is still unknown and the Gendarmerie is probing the origin, while Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Viaud said the blaze spread rapidly to nearby buildings.
- Reports noted more than 60 firefighters and 42 vehicles were tackling the blaze, while nearby Hotel Le Lana, with nearly 200 guests, was evacuated on Wednesday morning.
- Authorities said evacuations proceeded calmly with no injuries reported, staff and guests took refuge in other hotels, and the fire remained active into Wednesday morning, belching thick smoke.
- International agencies including Reuters covered the fire as safety measures face scrutiny after the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve blaze killed 40 and injured more than 100.
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According to information from the "RTS" published this Wednesday, the man involved had inspected the bar and its fire safety standards in 2018 and 2019.
According to Swiss television Rts, Sion's Public Prosecutor's Office put him in the register next to Moretti's spouses.
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Die PresseAccording to a report, a criminal case was opened against an ex-security officer of the municipality, who had previously confessed not to have carried out fire safety checks in the bar since 2019.
After the fire in Crans-Montana the proceedings are under way against the operator couple. They are accused of having influenced statements by employees.
Around 300 people evacuated after fire at hotels in French Alps, officials say
Around 300 people were evacuated from two hotels in the ski resort of Courchevel in the French Alps because of a fire, according to officials. No one was injured in the blaze, which started around 7pm on…
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