Great fire in Cham: 60-year-old resident injured, 30 evacuated!

Great fire in Cham: 60-year-old resident injured, 30 evacuated!

Cham, Schweiz - On March 24, 2025, a tragic fire broke out in an apartment building in the Röhrliberg district of Cham. At 6:00 p.m., several emergency calls were received by the Zug police, which resulted in immediate operations by the Cham fire brigade and the Zug (FFZ) base fire brigade. The emergency services, which included around 70 members of the fire brigade, were able to extinguish the flames and embers until 6:45 p.m. The incident had dramatic effects for the affected residents.

A 60-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to mild fire injuries. In addition, around 30 people from the affected apartment building had to be evacuated. Eight people were examined on site about suspected flue gas poisoning, but everyone could remain unharmed. According to reports, the scene was worrying for the residents and the rapid reaction of the rescue workers was praised.

unclear cause of the fire and property damage

The cause of the fire is currently unclear and the criminal service of the Zug police has initiated an investigation. Local residents reported visible fire that shot out of an apartment, which increased the drama of the situation. The property damage is considered considerably, but an exact height has not yet been quantified. The temporary return of some residents to their apartments was around 11:00 p.m., with seven out of a total of 32 apartments no longer habitable.

The evacuation and the subsequent measures to ensure the security of the residents were carried out in close cooperation between the fire brigade, emergency services and the police. Many affected people organized temporary living solutions independently in order to get to safety as soon as possible.

statistics and fire protection

The incident in Cham throws a light on the topic of fire protection in apartment buildings. Statistics show that fires often occur in such buildings and often cause considerable damage. According to the current statistics of Feuertrutz , about 90% of the fires are caused by human failure or technical defects. Preventive measures and fast reactions such as those of the fire brigade are crucial to minimize the dangers.

Overall, the situation in Cham remains a serious reminder of the importance of fire protection measures in residential complexes and the need for close cooperation between the emergency services.