Tragedy in the hotel Leogrand
A five-star hotel Leogrand was opened on June 7, 2015. 35 million USD was invested in the hotel. On November 24, 2017 at 8 p.m. the fire broke out in the hotel. Fire brigades were fighting with the fire for 4 hours. According to official information, 11 people died, among them 10 citizens of Georgia and 1 citizen of Iran. 21 were hospitalized. The victims all died from inhaling fumes at the 22-storey Leogrand Hotel and casino.
More than 100 people were evacuated from the hotel by emergency services.
Until nowadays no one is punished. Every victims family was given $50 000.
Hotel Leogrand was sold and will be open under the new name this Spring.
More than 100 people were evacuated from the hotel by emergency services.
Until nowadays no one is punished. Every victims family was given $50 000.
Hotel Leogrand was sold and will be open under the new name this Spring.