US EditionAbout 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
The fire at Le Constellation bar during New Year’s celebrations killed 40 and injured 115, many needing specialized burn and trauma care, with cause still under investigation.
- A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, erupted around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, leading to at least 40 deaths and 115 injuries, as confirmed by local authorities.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences on social media, stating, 'What was meant to be a moment of joy turned... into mourning that touches the entire country and far beyond.'
- The bar had not undergone mandatory safety inspections since 2019, raising concerns about its fire safety measures, which local officials are now investigating.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, with hospitals overwhelmed by the number of severely burned victims.
803 Articles
803 Articles
Swiss hospital chief says bar fire victims suffered burns, fractures and suffocation in scramble for survival
SION (Switzerland), Jan 3 — The head of the hospital which received casualties from the horrific Swiss ski resort bar blaze told AFP yesterday there were not only burns but injuries such as fractures as people ran for their lives.Eric Bonvin, managing director of hospitals in southwest Switzerland’s Wallis canton, said that judging from the casualties, it was likely that people were crushed and suffocated in the panic, while some were injured de…
Some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues
INQUIRER.net A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here is a look at some other nightclub, bar and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls: • […]...Keep on reading: Some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venuesThe post Some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and mu…
World Council of Churches says it's praying, mourning alongside suffering after ski resort fire kills 40, injures 119
The World Council of Churches has said it is "mourning" with the people of Switzerland and everyone directly affected by the tragic fire that ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana during new year celebrations. #Switzerland #skiresortfire #CransMontana #LeConstellation
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
