Fire in the hotel in Leukerbad: 17 people evacuated, several injured!

Fire in the hotel in Leukerbad: 17 people evacuated, several injured!

in Switzerland, more precisely in Leukerbad, broke out a devastating fire in a hotel on Monday, February 24, 2025. According to reports from fireworld.at , 17 people were evacuated after a fire report received shortly after 03:00 a.m. The situation was critical because nine guests had to be hospitalized with smoke poisoning, while a person also suffered minor injuries. Although the fire brigade of Leuk and the “Le Center de Secours Incendie” of the Siders region quickly reacted and could bring the fire under control, considerable damage to property was caused.

coordination of the rescue workers

The emergency services worked hand in hand, including the cantonal police and several emergency services. The fire was finally deleted at 05:10 a.m. The public prosecutor has already initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. As policewallis.ch , the authorities are now in the process of finding out what exactly led to this dangerous event. The quick evacuation and the immediate medical care of those affected show the efficiency of the rescue workers in this critical situation.