Death toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41
Summary
A fire at a Swiss Alpine bar during New Year celebrations has raised the death toll to 41 after a teenager died from her injuries. The fire initially broke out at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, and Swiss authorities are now investigating the incident, focusing on potential negligence by the owners and the use of sparklers in the bar.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on January 1, 2026.
- So far, 41 people have died, and 115 were injured; most injuries require hospital care.
- Authorities believe sparklers set fire to foam on the ceiling, starting the blaze.
- A criminal investigation targets the bar's owners, suspected of negligence.
- Fire safety checks had not been done since 2019 at the bar.
- Most victims of the fire were teenagers; the ages of the deceased range from 14 to 39.
- International cooperation involves patients being treated across Europe due to serious injuries.
- The incident has affected relations with Italy, which lost some of its citizens in the fire.
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