Elderly Man Dies After Horse Farm Fire in Hombrechtikon.

A 73-year-old man has died following severe burn injuries sustained in a fire at a horse farm in Hombrechtikon, authorities confirmed.

The fire broke out on April 24 in the canton of Zurich, leaving a total of 10 people injured. While eight individuals suffered minor injuries, two were critically hurt in the incident.

The elderly man, who had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Zurich, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday evening. Another victim, an 84-year-old woman, was also seriously injured and transported to hospital by helicopter.

Emergency services received the alert shortly before 6:30 PM and responded quickly. By the time rescue teams arrived, all occupants had already evacuated the building.

Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, but the horse farm and adjacent residential areas suffered extensive damage.

Authorities estimate that the fire caused property losses exceeding one million Swiss Franc. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.