US EditionTeenage golf star named as first victim of Swiss ski resort fire
The fire at Le Constellation bar killed 47 people and injured over 100; Italian teen golfer Emanuele Galeppini was the first victim named by authorities.
- On January 1, 2026, a blaze tore through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, killing around 40 and injuring 115 as the fire began in the basement around 1:30 a.m.
- Investigators say the blaze appears accidental as witnesses reported staff carrying bottles with lit sparklers, igniting flammable wooden ceiling material and triggering possible gas-release flashover or backdraft.
- The Italian Golf Federation announced the death of Emanuele Galeppini, a 17-year-old golfer and last year's Omega Dubai Creek Amateur Open champion.
- Hospitals reported severe strain with patients flown abroad to specialist hospitals, and the State Councillor said `Our teams are still on the front lines` as identification using dental and DNA samples takes days.
- Switzerland will observe five days of national mourning after what officials called one of the country's worst tragedies, while the Italian Foreign Ministry reported 16 nationals missing and France's foreign ministry confirmed eight missing citizens.
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Swiss authorities have not yet released any information on the number of fatalities. The French owners of the burned club say everything was in accordance with regulations.
Italian Golfer Emanuele Galeppini Dead at 17 in Devastating New Year’s Eve Fire That Killed Dozens
Italian golf officials confirmed 17-year-old golfer Emanuele Galeppini was among the 40 people who died in a fire that broke out at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland early on New Year’s Day.
The Italian Golf Federation confirmed this Friday the death of Emanuele Galeppini, a 17-year-old golf promise, victim of the devastating fire recorded during New Year's Eve at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), which has resulted in some 40 deaths and a hundred injuries. Through a statement, the entity has lamented the death of the "young athlete who embodied passion and authentic values", and has extended its support to al…
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