Swiss Woman, 18, Battles Severe Burns in Belgium Following Crans-Montana Fire
A week after a devastating fire ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana, switzerland, several victims are receiving specialized treatment in Belgium. Among them is Roze, an 18-year-old swiss woman, whose father is maintaining a vigil at her bedside in a Liège hospital. He shared harrowing details of the night of the tragedy and his daughter’s ongoing fight for survival.
roze has been hospitalized at the Liège University Hospital for the past week. Her father, speaking from a corridor within the hospital, described the immense struggle facing his daughter and the family. “She is burned all over her face,her scalp and both of her hands too.she is badly burned,” he explained, his voice thick with emotion.Despite the severity of her injuries, he expressed unwavering belief in her strength. “She is very strong, she tries to stay with us. We need her.”
The young woman was working as a photographer with a freind when the fire erupted. Demonstrating extraordinary courage, Roze initially escaped the blaze but bravely re-entered the building in an attempt to save her companion. After being admitted to a hospital in an emergency state, she was able to communicate with her father. “What happened there to my daughter was catastrophic. Like war,” he recounted,relaying her words. “She said to me: ‘I’m sorry dad,we didn’t do anything at all,we worked and it happened.’ I told him, ‘You don’t need to apologize.’ It’s an accident.”
The father acknowledged the long road ahead,stating,”It’s step by step for me.The first step,taking my daughter out of the hospital.” He indicated that questions for the bar owners would come later,adding,”Afterwards,I can ask 3-4 questions for them,we’ll see.”
Roze was afterward transferred to Belgium and placed in an artificial coma to manage the pain and facilitate her recovery.dr. Nadine Hans, a plastic and maxillofacial surgeon at the Burn Center of Liège University Hospital, explained the intensive care she is receiving. “We mainly manage the pain. We manage wounds locally and clean them regularly. This is why we sometimes, even often, need an anesthetist here in the department.”
The young woman is expected to remain hospitalized for several weeks, and her father is currently staying near the hospital, supported by the kindness of local residents. The community continues to rally around the victims as they navigate the aftermath of this tragic event.
Why it happened: A fire erupted in a bar in Crans-Montana,Switzerland. The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Who was involved: Roze, an 18-year-old Swiss woman, was severely burned while working as a photographer at the bar. Her father is providing support. Other victims are also receiving treatment.
What occurred: Roze and a friend were working at the bar when a fire broke out.Roze bravely re-entered the building to try and save her companion, sustaining severe burns in the process.
how it ended (so far): Roze is currently hospitalized in Belgium in an artificial coma, receiving intensive care. Her recovery is expected to take several weeks. Her father is at her bedside, and the community is offering support. The investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing, and the father intends to seek answers from the bar owners after his daughter is stable.
