Fire Forces Evacuation at Luxury Ski Hotel in Courchevel
Courchevel, France – A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the exclusive French ski resort of Courchevel 1850 forced the evacuation of 270 people on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, according to Euronews. The blaze, which started in the hotel's attic at the foot of the ski slopes, resulted in minor injuries to four firefighters.
The fire spread to a nearby residence overnight on Wednesday and threatened to reach the neighboring hotel, Le Lana, Euronews reported. The evacuated included both visitors and staff.
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