Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire
Summary
Police have identified the first four victims of a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort. The fire at the resort killed 40 people and injured 119 others. A preliminary investigation suggests sparklers on champagne bottles may have caused the blaze.Key Facts
- A fire broke out at a Swiss ski resort's bar on New Year's Eve, killing 40 people and injuring 119.
- Police identified the first four victims as two Swiss women, aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men, aged 18 and 16.
- Work is ongoing to identify the remaining victims.
- The fire was likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles, according to an initial investigation.
- Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin described the event as "one of the worst tragedies" in the country.
- A helpline for families is available at +41 848 112 117.
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