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Fire destroys Odermatt brothers’ family home; donations top 117,000 francs
A fire largely destroyed the family home of wrestlers Adrian and Jonas Odermatt in Liesberg, Switzerland, during the night before Saturday.
The house was already fully ablaze when firefighters arrived, but everyone inside got out and no one was injured.
The family lost much of its belongings and many personal keepsakes, while firefighters stopped the flames from reaching a nearby barn.
A GoFundMe fundraiser launched to help the family received more than 117,000 francs in two days, toward a 150,000-franc goal.
The response has included support from fellow wrestlers, who shared the appeal and donated.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by police specialists.
A fire largely destroyed the family home of champion wrestlers Adrian and Jonas Odermatt in Liesberg, Switzerland.
The fire broke out during the night on Saturday, and no one was injured.
Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby stable, which was not damaged.
A GoFundMe campaign had raised more than 117,000 francs within two days, against a target of 150,000 francs.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, and police specialists are investigating.
- Who
- The family of wrestlers Adrian and Jonas Odermatt.
- What
- A fire largely destroyed their family home; a fundraising campaign was launched to support the family.
- When
- During the night on Saturday. More than 117,000 francs had been raised within two days of the campaign starting.
- Where
- Liesberg, in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is unclear. The donations are intended to help the family after the loss.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Odermatt family renovated the family farm, and Adrian and Jonas helped replace an old stable with a new one.
A fire broke out at the family home in Liesberg; firefighters prevented it from spreading to the stable.
More than 117,000 francs had been donated for the family.
- Family home
- Adrian and Jonas Odermatt’s parents’ home
- Location
- Liesberg, Basel-Landschaft
- Fundraising total
- More than 117,000 francs within two days
- Fundraising target
- 150,000 francs
- Injuries
- None
What people are saying
Thank you very much for the great sympathy and support after the terrible fire in my parents’ home.
We are very grateful for every contribution and every share of the appeal. Many thanks to everyone thinking of us.
They have done an incredible amount for me. I am very grateful to them.
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