7 h. ago Switzerland resort fire ‘likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles’, says attorney general – live updates

Officials say 40 people were killed and 119 injured, with some in hospital still unidentified due to ‘horrific’ injuriesItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Switzerland resort fire live: ‘horrific’ injuries leave some survivors still unidentified; new image appears to show moment bar caught fire

More than 100 people still in hospital after fire in Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that killed at least 40; first victim named as Emanuele GaleppiniItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Switzerland resort fire live: first victim named, as new video shows attempts to extinguish bar ceiling fire

Fire killed about 40 people who were celebrating at a New Year’s Eve party in the ski resort of Crans-Montana at the town’s Le Constellation barHundreds of mourners gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed in a blaze as they celebrated the new year.Our picture desk has created this gallery with some of the photographs of those paying tribute: Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: King Charles leads tributes to young victims of Crans Montana bar tragedy after 40 killed in ‘horrific disaster’

Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

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26 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: King Charles leads tributes to young victims of Cans Montana bar tragedy after 40 killed in ‘horrific disaster’

Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

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28 h. ago LIVE BLOG: Switzerland ski resort likened to 'war zone' amid fears it could take WEEKS to identify Crans

LIVE BLOG: Several dozen New Year revellers are feared dead after a devastating fire ripped through a luxury ski resort in Switzerland.

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29 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: 40 dead and 115 injured in Crans

Police have ruled out an attack on Le Constellation bar as investigation starts into cause of fireOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: ‘40 people dead’ in Crans Montana bar blaze as video appears to show ceiling on fire

100 injured as deadly fire breaks out at Crans-Montana venue as revellers welcomed 2026

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31 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead in Crans

A further 100 people were injured in the bar early on Thursday morning, but police have ruled out an attackOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: ‘Several dozen’ dead as blaze rips through Crans Montana ski resort bar

100 injured as deadly fire breaks out at Crans-Montana venue as revellers welcomed 2026

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36 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead after blast at ski town of Crans

About 100 people were injured in the bar early on Thursday morning, but police have ruled out an act of terrorismOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Switzerland explosion latest: ‘Several dozen’ dead as fire rips through Crans Montana ski resort bar

100 injured as deadly fire breaks out at Crans-Montana venue as revellers welcomed 2026

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37 h. ago Switzerland resort explosion latest news: many feared dead after blast at ski town of Crans

About 100 people were in the bar at the time of the blast early on Thursday morning, police saidPolice confirm that “several dozen” people have died in the explosion, with around 100 injured.A police official is now speaking. He says everyone involved in the operation is “stunned” by this “painful moment”. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Switzerland explosion latest: At least 10 dead as fire rips through Crans Montana ski resort bar

Explosion at Crans-Montana venue triggers deadly fire as revellers welcomed 2026

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38 h. ago Switzerland latest: At least 10 dead in explosion at Crans Montana ski resort bar during New Year’s celebrations

Explosion at Crans-Montana venue triggers deadly fire as revellers welcomed 2026

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39 h. ago Explosion at Swiss ski resort town bar leaves ‘several’ dead during New Year’s celebrations: Live updates

Explosion at Crans-Montana venue triggers deadly fire as revellers welcomed 2026

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