A fire on the night of April 4th caused the evacuation of an elderly woman from her home in Haute-Savoie. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, which occurred around 9:50 PM. The fire broke out in a residential building located in the village of Coin.
Emergency Response Details
In total, 24 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. This included:
- Two fire trucks
- A ladder truck
- A water tanker
- A rescue vehicle
- An incident commander
The firefighters arrived promptly, managing to control the blaze by midnight. They deployed four hoses, including one from the ladder truck to tackle the flames effectively.
Incident Overview
The fire severely impacted the 100-square-meter property, which featured one floor and an attic. Fortunately, the 77-year-old homeowner was unharmed and evacuated the building safely.
Impact on the Community
Family members of the displaced woman provided her with temporary accommodation. Meanwhile, the fire, which was visible from the heights of Collonges, resulted in power outages affecting the entire Coin area for roughly two hours.
Investigation Status
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, which led to significant community disruption despite the successful safeguarding of adjacent properties.
