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Fire Breaks Out at Luxury Hotel in French Alps

Published January 28, 2026, 09:15
Fire Breaks Out at Luxury Hotel in French Alps

A five-star luxury hotel, the Hotel des Grandes Alpes, in Courchevel, French Alps, was hit by a fire late Tuesday night. Authorities reported that approximately 100 people were initially evacuated, with the number rising to 270 as the fire spread to a neighboring building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire started in the hotel's attic, and the evacuation was carried out calmly. Around 60 firefighters and 50 pieces of equipment were mobilized to extinguish the blaze.