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Around 300 people were evacuated after a fire broke out Tuesday evening at the five-star Hotel des Grandes Alpes in Courchevel, a high-end ski resort in the French Alps, officials from the Savoie region confirmed.  Image Source: ICI Officiel The blaze began in the attic of the property around 7:00 p.m. local time and was still burning as of Wednesday morning, sending thick smoke across the area. While no guests or staff were injured in the incident, four firefighters suffered smoke-related harm, according to Savoie Prefect Vanina Nicoli.  Speaking to reporters in broadcasted snippets, she noted that 131 firefighters were working in “very difficult conditions” to contain the fire, which prompted an initial evacuation of around 200 people from the affected hotel. A second evacuation was carried out on Wednesday morning at the nearby Hotel Le Lana due to ongoing fire risks. Local authorities said evacuees were relocated to other accommodations in Courchevel.  As of midday We...

A New Year celebration at one of Europe’s most exclusive ski resorts turned into tragedy in the early hours of January 1, 2026, when a fire tore through a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, killing dozens and injuring over 100 others, according to Swiss police and emergency officials. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time at the Constellation lounge bar, has prompted a state of emergency across the Valais canton, while investigators continue efforts to determine the cause of the blaze. At least 40 have been killed in a deadly fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort. Via: World Source News The bar, located in the heart of the alpine resort known for its elite clientele and panoramic views stretching from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, was filled with partygoers celebrating the arrival of the new year.  Witnesses reported that the fire erupted rapidly after sparklers mounted on champagne bottles came dangerously close to the ceiling, igniting flammable materials above...