Nearly 500 Easter holidaymakers and staff were forced to evacuate a French ski resort hotel early this morning after a fire broke out.
The blaze at the MMV Aime 2000 hotel in La Plagne started around 2:45am, according to local media.
The FCDO issued advice for Britons in the area. It said: "There is an ongoing incident following a fire on April 9 in the ski resort of La Plagne, in the Alps.
"If you are in the area or planning to travel to the area, follow the advice of local authorities and check your tour operator’s advice.
The FCDO told Britons to follow the advice of local authorities
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"If you require consular assistance, call +33144513100 and follow the options to speak to a consular officer."
Some 484 skiers and staff fled the building in the middle of the night as emergency services rushed to the scene. Multiple fire engines and firefighters attended the incident at the popular ski resort.
Local mum Jennifer Tsang, who is helping with the rescue effort, described the chaotic scene.
She posted on Instagram: "People have literally run out of their rooms in their night things and have very little with them."
Social media posts indicated many had lost clothes and ski equipment, with some having lost "everything".
Crystal Ski TUI said the fire is now "contained" and issued a statement to affected customers.
The company said: "We can confirm that all customers were safely evacuated and have been moved to a nearby location where our team is taking care of them.
"We are in the process of arranging alternative accommodation, and our team on the ground will continue to support our guests and provide regular updates."
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The blaze at the resort started in the early hours of April 9
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British holidaymakers have also been warned as UK nationals could receive "significant prison sentences" in an Asian hotspot.
Tourists planning on taking a trip to Indonesia must be aware of the country's laws to avoid legal trouble.
The FCDO has issued important guidance on illegal drugs and prison sentences in the popular destination. There, the possession, trafficking and manufacturing of any illegal drugs are "serious offences", with the authorities upholding a "zero-tolerance" policy.
In a stark warning to Britons, travellers were told that those caught with drugs face "lengthy prison sentences or a death penalty, usually after a protracted and expensive legal process".
