Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
Summary
A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl who had been educated in the UK. Her family confirmed her death, and an investigation is looking into the fire's causes. The fire killed 40 people from different countries.Key Facts
- A fire occurred on New Year's Day at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
- The fire resulted in 40 deaths, including a 15-year-old girl named Charlotte Niddam.
- Charlotte attended two schools in the UK: Immanuel College in Hertfordshire and the Jewish Free School in north-west London.
- The fire's likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles held too close to the ceiling.
- Swiss authorities have identified all victims, who were between 14 and 39 years old.
- Victims came from seven countries, including people with multiple nationalities.
- Swiss police reported that 35 injured individuals were moved to specialized burn units outside Switzerland.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin called the incident one of the country's worst tragedies.
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