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Switzerland: Fire in the country’s oldest luxury hotel

The fire occurred at the Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues, which opened in 1834 and is one of Geneva's most famous hotels

Newsroom January 30 10:10

A fire broke out yesterday, Wednesday night, at Switzerland’s oldest luxury hotel, in the heart of Geneva, causing it to be evacuated, according to local media.

The fire occurred at the Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues, a five-star hotel that opened in 1834 and is one of Geneva’s best known.

? Les images impressionnantes de l'intervention des pompiers sur le toit de l'hôtel des Bergues pour maitrisé l'incendie ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ZsxlaEM6VV

— Léman Bleu (@lemanbleutv) January 29, 2025

There were no injuries, its manager, Pedro Nora, told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes, adding that customers were being taken to nearby hotels.

Firefighters used cranes to reach the flames on the roof.

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According to the public broadcaster RTS network, the fire broke out around 21:30 (local time, 22:30 GMT). The cause of the fire, which was quickly brought under control, remains unknown, RTS added.

The hotel in question hosts regularly hosts important events, such as Christie’s jewelry auctions.

 

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