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Fire Breaks Out at Luxury Hotel in French Alps

Published January 28, 2026, 09:17
Fire Breaks Out at Luxury Hotel in French Alps

A fire broke out at the five-star Hotel des Grandes Alpes in the French Alps ski resort of Courchevel. The fire started late Tuesday evening in the hotel's attic and spread to a neighboring building. Approximately 100 people were initially evacuated from the hotel, with the number later rising to 270. Authorities report no injuries and that the evacuation was carried out calmly. Staff and residents have taken refuge in other hotels in the area.