33 h. ago ‘The sparks flew up’: About 40 people killed in New Year bar fire at Swiss ski resort

The blaze at a crowded bar at Crans-Montana spread after the ceiling caught alight. Witnesses said a sparkler in a champagne bottle may have ignited it and that people were smashing windows to escape.

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35 h. ago About 40 dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

The tragedy struck the Crans-Montana ski resort, where witnesses report that a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle may have ignited the fire.

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38 h. ago At least 40 dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

The tragedy struck the Crans-Montana ski resort, where witnesses report that a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle ignited the fire.

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42 h. ago Dozens of people feared dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

The tragedy struck a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, which is popular with tourists.

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45 h. ago Fatalities reported as fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

Police said more than 100 people were in the building in the luxury resort town, which is popular with tourists.

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54 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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2 d. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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