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Tragedy in Swiss Alps: Deadly Fire at New Year's Eve Party

Published January 2, 2026, 07:19
Tragedy in Swiss Alps: Deadly Fire at New Year's Eve Party

A devastating fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year's Eve celebrations has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 115 injuries, many of them serious. Investigations to identify the victims and return the bodies to their families are ongoing and expected to take several days. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with people attempting to break windows to escape. Reports suggest the fire started in the basement of the bar, possibly due to fireworks. Switzerland has declared five days of mourning, and flags are flying at half-mast.