# Vlorë hotel fire and injuries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vlor-hotel-fire-and-injuries
> Updated: 2026-08-16T05:47:08.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

A major fire occurred at the Brooklyn Hotel in the Lungomare area of Vlorë, Albania. The blaze originated in a first-floor bar-restaurant and spread to the second floor and the building's facade.

At least six people were injured, including five Kosovar citizens. Some victims escaped the smoke and flames by jumping from second-floor balconies, resulting in spinal fractures. Medical reports indicate severe injuries, with one female patient in critical condition due to burns covering nearly 100% of her body. Some victims required transport to Tirana for specialized treatment.

Police investigations, including a review of security camera footage, determined the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical outlet in a refrigerator within the restaurant area.

## Claims

- A total of six to seven people were injured in the hotel fire. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- One female patient is in critical condition with burns covering nearly 100% of her body. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A second patient sustained burns covering approximately 50% of their body. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Five of the injured individuals are citizens of Kosovo. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The fire was caused by an electrical outlet in a refrigerator within a restaurant area. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Two individuals sustained spinal fractures after jumping from the second floor to escape the fire. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The fire originated in a first-floor restaurant and spread to the second-floor hotel and building facade. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Police have classified the fire as accidental. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Vlorë hotel fire injures six people, including five Kosovar citizens

An accidental fire at the Brooklyn Hotel in Vlorë, Albania, injured at least six people, including five Kosovar citizens. The blaze was caused by a refrigerator outlet in a first-floor restaurant.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vlora-hotel-fire-injures-several-tourists-including-five-kosovars

### 2026-07-25: Israeli tourists fall ill at Vlorë hotel, alleging poisoning

Dozens of Israeli tourists at Vlorë's Priam Hotel reported vomiting, tremors and loss of sensation, blaming a possible air‑conditioning leak; Albanian officials have not confirmed the cause.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-tourists-fall-ill-at-vlor-hotel-alleging-poisoning

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