21.08.2026 14:31
In a fire that broke out in a restaurant in Switzerland, 8 people were injured, and no news has been received from 5 people. While the injured were taken to the hospital, an investigation was launched into the incident.
A fire that broke out in a restaurant in the town of Thusis, in the canton of Graubünden, one of Switzerland's popular holiday regions, caused a major disaster. While 8 people were injured due to the flames that started in the night hours and grew rapidly, search efforts continue for 5 missing people.
FLAMES ENGULFED THE SECOND FLOOR
The incident occurred at night in a building in the town of Thusis, whose ground floor was used as a restaurant and upper floors as apartments. The fire, which started on the second floor of the restaurant for a reason not yet determined, quickly engulfed the entire structure. Nearly 100 firefighters, who almost staged a landing in the area upon the notification, raced against time to bring the flames under control.
14 PEOPLE SAVED THEMSELVES: CONDITION OF 2 INJURED IS SERIOUS
In a statement made by the police, it was reported that 14 people managed to escape from the building. It was learned that of those who managed to get out during the terrifying moments, 2 were in serious condition, 2 in moderate condition, and 4 were slightly injured. The injured, who received first aid at the scene, were taken to hospitals in Chur, Thusis, Ilanz, and Zurich by ambulances for treatment.
NO NEWS FROM 5 PEOPLE
Teams that started cooling and search operations after the fire was brought under control have not yet been able to reach 5 people believed to be in the building. While the anxious wait continues for the 5 missing people, the Swiss police have launched a large-scale investigation to determine the cause of the disaster.