A massive fire broke out early Monday morning at the "Therme 51° Hotel Physio & Spa" in Leukerbad, Switzerland.

The blaze, reported around 3 a.

m.

, led to the evacuation of 17 people.

Nine individuals suffered from smoke inhalation, with one also sustaining a leg injury.

All were taken to the hospital for precautionary checks.

Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control by 5:10 a.

m.

, but the hotel suffered significant damage.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.