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Switzerland: Footage Captures First Moments of Deadly Fire in Crans Montana

Published January 1, 2026, 15:11
Switzerland: Footage Captures First Moments of Deadly Fire in Crans Montana

Footage has emerged from Crans Montana, Switzerland, capturing the first moments of the deadly fire that broke out in a bar. The video, shared on X, shows the rapid spread of the fire at Le Constellation bar. Authorities report at least 40 fatalities and approximately 100 injuries. Testimonies from French women who were inside the bar state that the fire was caused by sparklers placed on champagne bottles near the wooden ceiling, leading to immediate ignition and panic. The small exit door and overcrowding hindered evacuation, with some people breaking windows to escape. One of the women was injured while trying to exit the bar.