31.   Firemen had been unable to reach the building.

32.   Firemen were at the area and fighting to put out the blaze, while investigators were also on the scene, Joson added.

33.   Firemen were on alert to put out small fires which start up regularly in some of the houses.

34.   Firemen were quickly on the scene and managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to the main hotel building.

35.   Firemen were unable to say whether the fumes released by the fire were toxic, but said scientists were investigating and would release a statement shortly.

36.   Firemen are now in the area and fighting to put out the blaze, while investigators are also on the scene, Joson added.

37.   Firemen were able to rescue the man who was thrown in.

38.   Furniture, clothing and personal items were scattered in the snow outside the building, which firemen said now was at risk of collapse.

39.   Furniture, clothing and personal items were scattered in snow outside the building, which firemen said was at risk of collapse.

40.   He said police believed another four people were trapped but firemen were unable to confirm whether they were dead or alive.