Fire drama in Vilters: apartment building on flames - higher property damage!

Fire drama in Vilters: apartment building on flames - higher property damage!

A dramatic fire caused excitement on February 5, 2025 in an apartment building with a attached restaurant in Vilters, Switzerland. The cantonal emergency center St.Gallen received the emergency report shortly before 3:15 p.m., whereupon the emergency services immediately called. When they arrived, the building was already in full fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries. All residents and restaurant guests were able to escape in good time, as both fireworld.at href = "https://www.sg.ch/news/sgch_kantonpolizei/2025/02/vilters-brand-in- Mehrfamilienhaus-mit-restaurant"> sg.ch reported.

A total of ten people were looked after by the emergency services and rated as unharmed. The fire brigade was on site with around 35 emergency services and brought the fire under control. Due to the risk of collapse of the roof structure, a crane had to be requested for support in order to remove the unstable part of the building. The investigation into the cause of the fire was initiated by the cantonal public prosecutor's office by the cantonal police forensics of the cantonal police. The property damage is estimated at several hundred thousand francs, and the return for the residents concerned in their apartments remains impossible for the time being. However, they were able to arrange their own accommodations and are supported by the municipality if necessary.

The work of the rescue workers continues because the last measures are taken against the risk of fire. This quick reaction showed the effectiveness of the fire brigade and the emergency services in such a critical situation, which could prevent worse.