Tragic Blaze in Solothurn Leaves Six Dead
In the early hours of Monday, a three‑storey apartment block in Solothurn, Switzerland, erupted in flames after a mistakenly used smoking device sparked the fire. Tragically, six people—some of them children—perished on the spot.
What Went Down
- More than 20 residents were inside the building when smoke started rising.
- Firefighters and emergency crews rushed in, but the smoke was so dense that escape was near‑impossible.
- Four folks were taken to hospitals with serious injuries.
- Authorities detained one suspect, though the details weren’t disclosed.
Eyewitness Confessions
- “I heard a nasty scream and saw people scrambling through the windows,” said a neighbour.
- Another witness added that someone was resuscitated on scene, a heart‑stopping moment.
- Local authorities said the fire was “small” but the smoke made it deadly.
Community Questions
Rumours floated that asylum seekers—mostly believed to be Eritreans—lived in the building. The city council is dealing with the fallout, while the police investigate how the smoking item caused the blaze.
Final Takeaway
It’s a sobering reminder that even a tiny spark can turn into a deadly situation if we don’t handle hazardous materials properly. The incident has shaken the city, leaving an urgent call for better fire safety awareness.
