Stable and house fire in Riom: Canton police are looking for witnesses!

Stable and house fire in Riom: Canton police are looking for witnesses!

On the night of March 4, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in Riom, Switzerland, affecting both a stable and an adjacent residential building. The Graubünden cantonal police were alerted and received a report of the fire at 11:30 p.m., which initially broke out in the stable and quickly spread to the adjacent residential building. Fortunately, there were no animals in the stable at the time of the fire, only a few vehicles were kept there.

The Surses, Albula fire brigades and the Ems-Chemie plant fire brigade were on site with around 60 emergency services and carried out the extinguishing work. Everyone in the house was able to get to safety in time. The Graubünden cantonal police have started investigating the cause of the fire and are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident. Information can be sent directly to the Lenzerheide-Albula police base on 081 257 78 10, such as fireworld.at reported.

Investigations are ongoing

The circumstances that led to this threatening fire in Riom are currently unclear. The cantonal police emphasize how important information from witnesses is in solving the fire. According to initial findings, there were no animals in the stable, which limited the risk of a disaster. However, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Details of the damage caused are still being determined, but the situation shows how quickly fire can spread nau.ch reported.

The situation was handled with great commitment by the firefighters, who ensured the safety of residents during the night. While firefighting operations were in full swing, the speed of response remained crucial to prevent the fire from spreading to additional buildings or possibly the surrounding area. The cantonal police will provide further information to the public as soon as new information becomes available.