A fire tragedy leaves two orphans – now the canton occupies it – Canton (Solothurn) – Solothurn

The disaster, which occurred earlier this week and claimed seven lives, is a matter of serious concern. And among others, raises the question of what is happening now with the two orphans in the hospital. Originally, three children had been hospitalized. However, on Wednesday, the child of the Eritrean family succumbed to his injuries.

Although the residence status of the extinct four-headed Eritrean family, which was in Wengistrasse 40 at the time of the fire, is not publicly known, the people of the second Ethiopian family affected are persons with a decision Negative asylum were required to leave the country. This family includes the two children of the hospital injured average and seriously injured. The township had housed the family in one of four rented apartments for a total of eleven people in the asylum area.

"The children are currently hospitalized, and now recovery is the most important thing," said Claudia Hänzi, head of the Social Security Office (ASO), at the request of what was happening to them. was a matter of child protection But the canton is responsible, confirms Hänzi. "We are working with the KESB (Child and Adult Protection Authority) and health professionals."

So, we take care of children, sums up the boss of ASO. Hänzi can not say whether the children will stay in Switzerland or not. "Now, first of all, it's about his health." There is no information on the question of whether there are relatives.

Meanwhile, more and more candles and flowers were laid in front of the barriers at the scene of the accident. St. Ursen Cathedral also houses candles and a memorial book for victims and victims of the disaster. Kurt Fluri has already talked about organizing a memorial service. "Everything happened very quickly," Fluri said during a brief telephone conversation in the federal parliament. The President of the City of Solothurn is at the session of the National Council. Some of the victims have no parents and no residence in Solothurn. But they will communicate when and in what context the commemoration should take place. According to the pastor of Solothurn, Koen de Bruycker, a meeting will take place on Thursday afternoon.