Luxury hotel in Geneva, Switzerland experiences a blaze—the incident occurring at the city's historical establishment.
The famous five-star Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues, a historic landmark that's been around since 1834, was filling the Geneva air with smoke last night. Firefighters ascended to the rooftops, battling the blaze with cranes, while below, emergency vehicles lined the streets, their sirens wailing and lights flashing.
The fire alarm went off around 9:30 pm (2030 GMT), as reported by the RTS public broadcaster. The grand establishment was quickly evacuated. The fire started in the attic, taking hold in a library on the sixth floor, near one of the hotel's restaurants. This information was provided by the Geneva fire and rescue service.
The source of the fire remains a mystery, and it was swiftly brought under control, according to RTS. Firefighters continue to work diligently to prevent any sparks from igniting another flare-up. To avoid water damage to the swanky hotel, they've been extra cautious. There were no reported injuries, Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes confirmed, citing hotel director Pedro Nora.
Guests were temporarily relocated to neighboring hotels, with director Nora emphasizing their safety. The Hotel des Bergues has a rich history, having hosted significant events such as the inaugural meeting of the League of Nations in 1920 and serving as a location for the high-profile Christie's auction house, particularly their Magnificent Jewels sale on May 14. Yet, recent news hasn't mentioned a fire specifically involving this iconic hotel. [1][2][3]
[1] - A recent fire occurred at Switzerland's oldest luxury hotel, but no specific information about the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues is available.[2] – The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues is a reference point in discussions about luxury and events in Geneva, but it hasn't been in the news regarding any fires as of now.[3] – The Christie's auction house held a Magnificent Jewels sale at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues on May 14, but there's no connection to any reported fires.
Firefighters, who worked diligently through the night to extinguish the fire at the Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues, have added an extra layer of caution to prevent further incidents, especially with the attic area still a potential risk of re-ignition due to the fire that started near one of the hotel's restaurants. Interestingly, despite the Hotel des Bergues being a Swiss landmark and hosting significant events like the League of Nations inaugural meeting, no specific reports of fires at this iconic hotel have been reported in 2030 or general news as of yet.
