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Fatal apartment fire in Lugano
Overview
On October 18, 2026, a fatal fire occurred in an apartment building on Via Cortivallo in Lugano, Switzerland. The blaze originated in a second-floor apartment, where emergency responders discovered a deceased person.
Authorities evacuated 22 residents from the building. While six individuals were medically examined for symptoms of mild smoke inhalation, no hospitalizations were required. The Ticino Cantonal Police, Lugano City Police, Lugano Fire Department, and Croce Verde Lugano attended the scene. Public prosecutor Chiara Buzzi is leading the investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Entities
Lugano · Rega · Ticino Cantonal Police · Chiara Buzzi · Croce Verde Lugano
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesLugano apartment fire leaves one person dead
One person died and 22 residents were evacuated following a fatal apartment fire in Lugano, Switzerland, early Sunday morning.
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Sources
blick.ch · inside-graz.at · lykavitos.gr · pelop.gr · polizeinews.ch · polizeiticker.ch · schweiznews.ch