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Fire in Thusis: Five Missing and at Least Eight Injured
A violent fire in a restaurant with apartments in Thusis, Switzerland, has resulted in five missing persons and at least eight injured, two of them seriously.
On the night from Thursday to Friday, a large fire broke out in Thusis, Switzerland, in a building that houses a restaurant and apartments. According to the latest reports from the Grisons cantonal police, five people are officially missing. The fire started around midnight and caused a collapse of the staircase, complicating the rescue operations, which involved around 100 firefighters.
Eight people have been reported injured, with two of them in serious condition. The fire department had to remove the roof of the building to combat the blaze, which apparently began on the second floor. Some individuals at the scene managed to escape, with 14 being evacuated safely before the collapse.
In addition to the incident in Thusis, reports have emerged of another fire in Schaffhausen, which resulted in another 11 injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of both fires, with a priority focus on the case in Thusis, where the search efforts continue.
The office of the Secretary of State for Communities confirmed that it is monitoring the situation, but there are no updates regarding the missing persons. It has also been noted that emergency operations are being hampered by the structural conditions of the building, which has become unstable after the fire.
The mobilization of rescue teams has been intense, given the severity of the situations. Search and rescue efforts to find the five missing persons are ongoing, as local authorities urge the public to remain calm and refrain from speculating about the causes of the fire.
This tragic event has raised concerns within the local community and among authorities, who are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, ensuring the necessary assistance to all involved.