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Deadly Fire Breaks Out at Bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland

Published January 1, 2026, 15:07
Deadly Fire Breaks Out at Bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland

A devastating fire erupted at the Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year's Eve party. At least 40 people have lost their lives and approximately 100 were injured, many seriously. Videos circulating on social media show the initial moments of the fire, with flames spreading across the roof and panic among patrons. Authorities are investigating the incident as an accident, while eyewitness accounts suggest the fire started when a waiter lit a firework near the ceiling. The density of the crowd and the narrow exit staircase contributed to the congestion and difficulties in evacuating the bar.