US EditionAbout 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
- A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, occurred during New Year's celebrations, resulting in about 40 deaths and 115 injuries, most serious, according to local police.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, which began around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, overwhelming nearby hospitals with burn victims.
- An eyewitness reported that a barman was carrying a barmaid holding a lit candle, which ignited the wooden ceiling, causing the fire to spread rapidly.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences and delayed his New Year's address out of respect for the victims, stating, 'What was meant to be a moment of joy turned into mourning.
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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…
Hospitals in Crans-Montana are overwhelmed after a devastating fire. Approximately 40 people have died. How could this have happened?
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