Fatal fire in Trivero
Date of the event:
A fire that broke out on the evening of 9 November 2026 on the top floor of a three-storey building in the hamlet of Barbato, in Trivero, in the municipality of Valdilana, in the Biella area (Biellese), caused the death of Fiorina Festa Bianchet, 83 [1][2]. The woman lived in the flat with her 74-year-old husband, who was also caught up in the blaze [1][2].
What happened
The alarm was raised in the evening. Several teams of volunteer firefighters from Ponzone and Cossato responded, reaching the home and rescuing the two elderly residents, bringing them out of the building [1]. Nothing could be done for the woman, while her husband was rescued and taken to hospital: according to an initial reconstruction he suffered only minor injuries [1][2].
Causes
The cause of the woman's death has yet to be established: among the hypotheses being examined is smoke inhalation [1]. According to initial findings, the fire is believed to have started from a wood-burning stove in the kitchen [1][2]. The building was placed under seizure and declared unfit for habitation, while the fire continued to affect the flue for several hours [1].
Sources
- Quotidiano Piemontese — 10 November 2026
- la Repubblica Torino — 10 November 2026