Fire: Zermatt (level 2/5)
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Summary
Fire: Zermatt (severity 2/5).
What hazard threatens
Fire and smoke endanger people and buildings; smoke is also hazardous in the surrounding area.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Gornergrat, 3129 m a.s.l. — reference station for the reported area
15 km/h
6 km/h
6.3 °C
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 01.10. 6° 2° measured
- Fri 02.10. 8° 1°
- Sat 03.10. 8° -1°
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Forecast: MET Norway, licence CC BY 4.0
Context & protective measures
Background: in a building or industrial fire, the greatest danger to people comes not from the flames but from the smoke. The toxic smoke gases spread quickly, reduce visibility and can cause unconsciousness within a short time — smoke is more dangerous than the fire itself. To alert the fire brigade, the emergency number 118 applies throughout Switzerland.
Recommendation
Likelihood low, impact low. Monitor the situation and follow official warnings.
Protective steps: alert the fire brigade first by calling 118 and get yourself and others to safety before attempting to fight the fire. Leave the building via stairs and emergency exits, never by lift, and close doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke. In smoke, move crouched or crawling, as the air is better near the floor. If the escape routes are smoke-filled, stay in the room, seal the gaps around doors and make yourself noticeable at the window.
Risk matrix
Affected area
The warning applies to an area reported by the authority, not to a single location.