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Five missing after firein Swiss Alpine town
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
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Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
Read full story on BBC News →
Europe — BBC News
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
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Source: BBC News. Published 21 Aug 2026, 01:10 pm.
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