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Hero Father Saves Ten from Deadly Swiss Ski Resort Fire

Published January 3, 2026, 08:11
Hero Father Saves Ten from Deadly Swiss Ski Resort Fire

A father in Switzerland, Paolo Campolo, recounts how his daughter, Paolina's, delay on New Year's Eve led to an incredible chain of events that allowed him to save at least ten people from the deadly fire at the Cran Montana ski resort. Paolina, waiting for her boyfriend at the bar entrance, saw him rescued at the last moment, while she was saved because she was late leaving home. Her father, realizing the danger, rushed to the bar with a fire extinguisher and tried to help as many as possible. The fire has caused 47 deaths, and the number is expected to rise. Authorities are investigating the club's permits, fire safety equipment, and escape routes.