US EditionAbout 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
- A fire caused by an explosion at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana resulted in about 40 deaths and 115 injuries during New Year's celebrations, confirmed by local authorities.
- The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, prompting a large emergency response with rescue teams arriving swiftly to assist victims.
- Officials have not determined the cause of the fire, which may have involved pyrotechnics, as stated by Swiss police and local media.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences on social media, calling the incident a transition from joy to mourning for the country.
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At a New Year's Eve party in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana, several people die from a fire. Some details are known – many questions still open.
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About 40 people died and 115 others sustained injuries in a horrific fire during a New Year’s party at a Swiss ski resort. The inferno happened at a bar called “Le Constellation” in the resort town of Crans-Montana. According to the New York Post, witnesses said the fire was started by a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle. Officials said it will take time to determine the exact cause of the blaze, CNN noted. The Crans-Montana resort is popu…
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