About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
- A deadly explosion at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed about 40 people and injured 115 during New Year's celebrations, according to police.
- The cause of the explosion and fire remains unknown, with investigations ongoing and authorities stating the cause remains unknown.
- Emergency services responded rapidly, treating many burn victims and evacuating the building filled with over 100 people at the time of the incident.
- Witness accounts describe chaos as flames spread and people rushed to escape, with local authorities urging caution in the area amid overwhelmed medical resources.
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Hospitals in Crans-Montana are overwhelmed after a devastating fire. Approximately 40 people have died. How could this have happened?
Around forty people have died and 115 others were injured in a bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, authorities announced late this afternoon. Most of the injured are in serious condition. "The fire is one of the worst tragedies our country has ever known," Swiss President Parmelin said at a press conference. Flags at the Federal Palace in Bern will be flown at half-mast for five days to commemorate the victims. The fire broke out around 1:30…
Several witnesses claim that a candle over a bottle of champagne caused the fire
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