Investigation Continues After Four People Die in Fire in Swiss Alpine Town
21st August 2026
Last modified on August 25th, 2026
A restaurant with apartments has been destroyed by fire in the Swiss town of Thusis in the alpine canton of Graubunden. Eight people were injured and an investigation is underway.
Two bodies were found on Saturday and another two were discovered on Sunday.
The identities of the deceased had not yet been determined.
The Cantonal Government of Graubünden has expressed its shock and deep sorrow following the blaze.
It offered its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
Over the weekend emergency responders and fire investigation specialists were at the scene.
The fire brigade was called just after midnight on Thursday and 100 firefighters were deployed.
First reports say the blaze broke out on the second floor.
Fourteen people escaped from the building.
Two were seriously injured, two suffered moderate injuries with four people treated for minor injuries.
The injured were taken to hospitals in neighbouring Chur, Thusis, Ilanz and Zurich.
Thusis fire, Switzerland. Image supplied by Graubunden cantonal police.
Thusis fire, Switzerland. Image supplied by Graubunden cantonal police.
The region is a popular holiday destination for both winter sports and summer activities.
The Grischun Care Team, consisting of four people, was deployed to provide support for those affected, their families, and the emergency responders.
The municipality of Thusis organised accommodation and meals for those affected.
Present at the scene were:
- Several members of the Thusis Samaritan Association
- Officers from the Chur city police
- An employee of the Office for Nature and the Environment
- A fisheries inspector
- 16 officers from the Graubünden cantonal police
The cantonal police and the public prosecutor’s office are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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