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Courchevel Hotel Fire: Hundreds Evacuated in Alps Inferno
28 Jan
Summary
- A fire broke out in a five-star hotel attic in Courchevel.
- Around 270 people were evacuated without any reported injuries.
- Firefighting efforts are ongoing, described as a complex operation.
A significant fire swept through the Hotel des Grandes Alpes, a five-star establishment in the French ski resort of Courchevel, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze originated in the hotel's attic around 7 pm on Tuesday. Initially, nearly 100 individuals were evacuated, but this number later climbed to 270 as the fire spread to an adjacent building.
The evacuation was reported to have proceeded calmly, with no injuries sustained. Guests and staff found refuge in nearby hotels. Dramatic footage depicted firefighters battling the flames, which consumed the wooden chalet roof, accompanied by thick plumes of dark smoke.
As of Wednesday morning, the fire persisted, with authorities describing the situation as a 'complex operation.' Over 115 firefighters were actively engaged in combating the blaze, which had spread considerably overnight. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
