Woman found dead in apartment fire in Vevey VD
Published: Tuesday, Jul 23rd 2024, 13:50
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A woman died in an apartment fire in Vevey VD on Friday. According to initial findings, the fire was started deliberately. A suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
The suspected arsonist is a 39-year-old Egyptian of no fixed abode, as the Vaud cantonal police announced on Tuesday. According to the statement, the man knew the victim, a 75-year-old Swiss woman.
No other people were injured in the fire. It was not necessary to evacuate the five-storey building. The public prosecutor's office launched an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the woman's death.
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