Switzerland Blast Highlights: Teen Italian international golfer among 6 still missing after fire at Crans-Montana

Switzerland's Crans Montana Resort Blast Today Live News Updates: Some survivors of Crans-Montana fire remain unidentified due to severe burns, says Italian foreign minister.

Switzerland Bar FirePeople light candles near the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations. (AP Photo/ Antonio Calanni)

Switzerland Blast Highlights: Several people were killed, and others were injured after an explosion rocked a bar called “Le Constellation” in the ski resort ‌of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland. Seventy-one Swiss, fourteen French and 11 Italians were among those injured in the Crans-Montana fire. Six victims remain unidentified, including teenage Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini, whose family awaits DNA confirmation of his reported death, as per the Associated Press.

Police yet to ascertain cause of the blast: While Swiss news outlet Blick reported the fire may have been caused by the fireworks during a New Years Eve concert, Swiss police said the cause is unknown. The blast occurred at 1:30 am local time (00:30 GMT) at the Constellation Bar, where New Year’s Eve celebrations were underway. Unverified footage on social media showed a fire burning at the bar. A helpline for kin of people affected has already been set up, the police said. “The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called ‘Le Constellation,’” police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathion said. “More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead.”A reception center and helpline have been setup for impacted families, Lathion said. “We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is a internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.

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Swiss resort scheduled to host speed skiing World Cup: Crans-Montana is a luxury ski resort town, located about two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern. The resort is due to host speed skiing event – the FIS World Cup at the end of January.

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Jan 3, 2026 11:01 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Injured include more than 110 foreign nationals

The injured included 71 Swiss nationals, 14 French and 11 Italians, along with citizens of Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Belgium, Portugal and Poland, according to Frédéric Gisler, police commander of the Valais region.

The nationalities of 14 people were still unclear.

Emanuele Galeppini, a promising teenage Italian golfer who competed internationally, was officially listed as one of Italy's missing nationals.

His uncle, Sebastiano Galeppini, told Italian news agency ANSA that their family is awaiting the DNA checks, though the Italian Golf Federation on its website announced that he had died.

(AP)

Jan 3, 2026 10:44 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Six people injured in fatal fire at Swiss bar remain unidentified

Six people remain unidentified in the aftermath of the fire at the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana that killed 40 people and injured 119 others, 113 of whom have been formally identified.

The severity of the burns has made it difficult to identify both the injured and deceased, requiring families to supply authorities with DNA samples.

In some cases, wallets and any identification documents inside turned to ash in the flames. An Instagram account has filled up with photos of people who were unaccounted for, and friends and relatives begged for tips about their whereabouts.

Officials in the Valais regional government acknowledged the prolonged heartache.

(AP)

Jan 3, 2026 09:53 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.

Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles, which give off a stream of upward-shooting sparks, were permitted for use in the bar.

Forty people were killed and another 119 injured in the blaze early Thursday as it ripped through the busy Le Constellation bar at the ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities said. It was one of the deadliest tragedies in Switzerland’s history.Officials said they would also look at other safety measures on the premises, including fire extinguishers and escape routes.

(AP)

Jan 3, 2026 08:39 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Investigation to assess whether fountain candles atop champagne bottles caused fire

Scrutiny is intensifying over the safety arrangements at a Swiss bar that burst into flames during a New Year's Eve party, killing at least 40, as prosecutors said the blaze likely began when sparkling candles were held too close to a ceiling.

Witnesses reported seeing staff at the Le Constellation bar carrying so-called fountain candles atop bottles of champagne, and questions have also arisen about a foam ‍material ⁠used to soundproof the ceiling of the basement where revellers danced.

Beatrice Pilloud, chief prosecutor of Valais, the canton that is home to the bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, said that available indications were that the fire started because the sparklers got too near to the ceiling.

(Reuters)

Jan 3, 2026 07:37 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Crans-Montana fire: families face agonising wait for victims’ identification

The group of 15 friends from Milan had traveled to Crans-Montana, Switzerland, to celebrate New Year's Eve at the popular Le Constellation bar. The group, who had spent summers in the resort, were drawn to the bar's vibrant atmosphere.

Tragically, the night turned devastating when a fire broke out, killing around 40 people, including 17-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini. Eight friends managed to escape, while three are among the 80 critically injured. The group is now searching for four missing friends, including 16-year-old Achille Barosi and Chiara Costanzo.

People light candles near the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations. (AP Photo/ Antonio Calanni)

Jan 3, 2026 04:24 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort appears to have been caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came "too close to the ceiling", authorities said.

Forty people died after the blaze in the early hours of New Year's Day in Crans-Montana, while 119 were injured.

Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud told a news conference on Friday the investigation would focus on the materials used on the site, the bar's fire safety measures, its capacity and the number of people inside at the time of the fire.

Jan 2, 2026 10:25 PM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 'Those with severe burns face months of treatment'

Eric Bonvin, general director of the regional hospital in Sion that took in several dozen injured people, said those with severe burns face months of treatment but expressed hope that their youth will speed their recovery. The injured were teenagers and young adults, roughly 20 years old on average, he told The Associated Press inside the hospital.

Survivors have described seeing their fellow revelers struggling to escape the inferno, some with severe burns.

Jan 2, 2026 08:24 PM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 'Fountain candles' appear to have started Crans-Montana fire, says prosecutor

Initial investigations suggest that the fire which tore through a Swiss ski resort ‍bar ⁠started when 'fountain candles' attached to champagne bottles were ​carried aloft ‌too close to the ceiling, the ​local prosecutor said on Friday.

"Everything suggests that the fire started ‌from the burning candles or 'Bengal lights' that had been ‌attached to ‌champagne bottles. These went too close ‌to ‍the ⁠ceiling. ​From there, a rapid, very ⁠rapid and widespread ⁠conflagration ensued," prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud told ‌a news conference.

-Reuters

Jan 2, 2026 05:57 PM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Process of identifying victims

Thirteen Italians remain in hospital, with five of them having suffered “severe injuries and burns”, according to the Italian foreign minister, The Guardian reported.

Antonio Tajani added that six more Italian nationals are unaccounted for following the devastating fire at the Swiss ski resort bar.
Speaking to the media, Tajani said that Italy has offered burns units in Italian hospitals, and has sent burns specialists, psychologists and coroners to help with the identification of the victims.
He also said that three of the 115 injured people in hospital have not yet been identified because their injuries are too severe.

Jan 2, 2026 03:16 PM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: First-hand account of the fire

Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers, AP reported.

The 16-year-old from Paris escaped the inferno, which broke out after midnight Thursday, by forcing a window open with a table. But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier's friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland's history

Jan 2, 2026 02:45 PM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: First victim of fire names, a talented young golfer

The first victim of a fire has been named as a talented young Italian golfer, Emanuele Galeppini, The Guardian reported. The Italian Golf Federation paid tribute to a young athlete who embodied passion and authentic values. While numerous news outlets have shared this news, officials are yet to confirm the names of any victims.

Jan 2, 2026 11:37 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: One of Switzerland's worst tragedies left about 40 people dead after a fire in an Alpine resort bar

A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has claimed around 40 lives and injured over 100 people, mostly tourists celebrating New Year's Eve. Witnesses described the horrific scene, with people suffocating and frantically trying to escape through narrow stairs and windows.

However, the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but authorities have ruled out terrorism. The community is in shock, and emergency services are working to identify victims and support survivors.

Jan 2, 2026 11:10 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: India’s mission in Switzerland expresses grief over Crans-Montana fire tragedy

India’s embassy in Switzerland said it was “deeply saddened” by the deadly fire explosion in Crans-Montana that claimed several lives, offering condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for those injured.

In a message shared on X, the mission said it stood in solidarity with the government and people of Switzerland during this difficult time, and tagged the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian diplomatic handles, Swiss authorities and regional officials.

Jan 2, 2026 09:26 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: What do we know about Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana?

Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, known for its lively atmosphere and late-night hours.

The bar had multiple levels, with a big bar area downstairs for dancing and drinking, and an upstairs area with TV screens for watching sports, particularly football matches. It could accommodate up to 300 people and had a small terrace.

Jan 2, 2026 08:56 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: What do we know about the victims?

A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in around 40 deaths and 115 injuries, with many victims being young people.

The injured have been transported to hospitals across Switzerland, and a burns unit in Milan, Italy, has been made available to support the medical response. Authorities are working to identify the victims, but the process is expected to take time due to severe burns.

Several countries, including Italy, France, and the UK, are providing assistance and support to their nationals affected by the tragedy.

Jan 2, 2026 08:30 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: What caused the fire?

The cause of the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is still under investigation, but authorities believe it was likely an accident.

Witnesses reported seeing a waitress holding a champagne bottle with sparklers too close to the wooden ceiling, which caught fire quickly. The fire spread rapidly, causing a flashover and explosions, and making evacuation extremely difficult due to narrow escape routes.

Jan 2, 2026 06:50 AM IST
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire

The fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in around 40 deaths and 115 injuries, with many victims being young people. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. local time on New Year's Day, and authorities believe several nationalities are involved, including Italians and French citizens.

Victim details:

  • Italian Nationals: 16 missing, with 12-15 receiving treatment in hospitals
  • French Nationals: 8 missing, with at least 2 injured
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    • Investigation:

    The cause is unknown, but authorities say initial evidence doesn't suggest an attack. Witnesses describe a waitress placing a birthday candle on a champagne bottle, which may have ignited the fire.

    Jan 2, 2026 05:17 AM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: In Photos| Several dozen people presumed dead at New Year’s party at Crans-Montana ski resort

    Several people have been killed and around 100 injured as a major fire broke out at a bar in the ski resort ‌of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland. The area has been cordoned off, and a no-fly ​zone has been imposed ⁠over Crans-Montana, police said in a statement early Thursday, according to Reuters. (Read more)

    Jan 2, 2026 04:49 AM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss face arduous task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire

    Investigators are working to identify the bodies of around 40 people killed in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve.

    The blaze injured 115 others, many seriously, and authorities warn it may take days to name all the victims due to severe burns. Parents of missing youths are anxiously seeking news, and foreign embassies are checking if their nationals were affected. (Reuters)

    Jan 2, 2026 04:45 AM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: In Photos, People lay down flowers and light candles to remember the victims of the fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar Switzerland

    People lay candles and flowers near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. (AP Photo)

    People lay candles and flowers near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. (AP Photo)

    KMourners gather to lay down flowers and light candles to remember the victims of the fire at the "Le Constellation" bar and lounge leaving people dead and injured, during New Year's celebration, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. (AP: Photo)

    Jan 2, 2026 04:20 AM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Switzerland to hold five days of mourning after 40 killed in resort fire

    Switzerland will hold five days of mourning after an “unprecedented” fire tore through a crowded bar, killing about 40 people and injuring 115 who were celebrating at a New Year’s Eve party in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana.

    The country’s president, Guy Parmelin, described the blaze as one of the most traumatic events in Switzerland’s history. “It was a drama of an unknown scale,” he said, paying tribute to the many “young lives that were lost and interrupted”.

    Switzerland owed it to those young people, who had their “projects, hopes and dreams” cut short, to ensure such a tragedy never happened again, added the president.

    People lay candles near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. (AP Photo)

    Jan 1, 2026 11:42 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: French hospitals receiving injured people, says Macron

    French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, to express solidarity after a fire killed dozens at a Swiss ski resort.

    Macron also said that hospitals in France are receiving injured people, and diplomatic teams are monitoring the situation to provide assistance to French nationals.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:48 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 'Significant number of people in critical condition'

    Mathias Reynard, the president of the State Council of the Valais canton, has said that among the 115 people who are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals, a ‘significant number’ of them are in critical condition.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:45 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Number of people at the bar unknown, says prosecutor

    Valais canton prosecutor general Beatrice Pilloud said the number of people in the bar at the time of the fire “is completely unknown”.

    When asked if they know how many people were in the bar, municipality president of Crans-Montana Nicolas Féraud "not at all".

    Jan 1, 2026 10:32 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Injured could be transported to hospitals in neighbouring countries, officials say

    Swiss officials said that it is “highly likely that the injured will in the coming hours be transported to hospitals in neighbouring countries.”

    Earlier, President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin thanked France, Germany, and Italy for their support after dozens were killed in the fire at the ski resort.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:27 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Can’t say if fire spread from a candle, says prosecutor

    Valais canton prosecutor general Beatrice Pilloud said she cannot comment on reports that a candle set alight a wooden ceiling at the bar.

    While the exact cause of the fire has not been established, Swiss authorities have officially ruled out terrorism.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:14 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Around 40 people' killed, says police

    Valais Canton police commander Frédéric Gisler said during the news conference that around 40 people have died and 115 are injured in the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana resort.

    Gisler added that the priority over the coming days is to identify the people who have died "so that their bodies can be returned rapidly" to their families.

    Attorney General of the Valais Canton Beatrice Pilloud said that “significant resources” were being allocated to the effort to identify all of the victims as soon as possible.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:10 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Smoke was first seen around 1.30am, says police

    Frédéric Gisler, Police Commander of Valais Canton, said smoke was first reported at the Crans-Montana ski resort around 1.30am local time, and emergency services were called.

    Police reached the scene at 1.32am, quickly followed by firefighters.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:07 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Identifying bodies of the dead and injured will take time, says offical

    Mathias Reynard, head of the Valais canton council, said identifying the bodies of the dead and injured will take time. He admitted that this is a “terrible time” for families waiting to hear about their loved ones.

    Jan 1, 2026 10:05 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss President says flags will be flown at half-mast for five days

    President Guy Parmelin said Swiss flags will be flown at half-mast for five days in the wake of the fire at Crans-Montana resort during New Year celebrations.

    He also called on the public to unite in the face of tragedy, and for those who have died to be remembered for the lives they lived, and not the horrific way in which those lives were lost.

    Jan 1, 2026 09:59 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Fire 'one of the worst tragedies the country has experienced', says Swiss president

    Swiss President Guy Parmelin said the fire at Crans-Montana resort was "one of the worst tragedies that our country has experienced".

    Parmelin said it was a "drama of an unknown scale", adding that many lives have been lost and roughly one hundred people have been injured - some severely.

    Jan 1, 2026 09:49 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss authorities to provide update on the fire

    Swiss authorities are set to give another press conference about the deadly fire in Crans-Montana shortly.

    Jan 1, 2026 09:46 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss Federation President visits accident spot

    Swiss Federation President, Guy Parmelin, who took office today, has visited the scene of the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

    Parmelin said he has spoken to families who are waiting anxiously for news:

    “Some still do not know if their children have died,” Parmelin said.

    Jan 1, 2026 09:37 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Sixteen missing and up to 15 injured, says Italian foreign ministry

    The Italian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 16 Italian nationals are currently missing following the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

    A spokesperson for the ministry says between 12 and 15 others have been located in hospital and are currently receiving treatment.

    Jan 1, 2026 08:10 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Most injured are aged 16 to 26

    Claire Charmet, the director of Lausanne University Hospital, said most of those injured in the fire in Crans Montana are aged 16 to 26. Charmet told the Swiss newspaper 24 Heures that among the 22 people undergoing treatment in Lausanne, the youngest is 16 years old.

    "The advanced medical post in Crans has been cleared of the most critical cases," Charmet said, adding that less critically injured patients could also be transported to Lausanne later.

    Jan 1, 2026 07:26 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Fire originated from sparklers on champagne bottles, say witnesses

    Two witnesses have told BFMTV that the deadly fire in Crans-Montana was caused by sparklers placed in champagne bottles.

    “There were waitresses carrying champagne bottles with sparklers on them, and they carried them close to the ceiling, which caused it to catch fire,” one witness said.

    “One waitress was standing on another waiter’s shoulders, and the bottle and the flames were just a few centimeters away from the ceiling,” the other said.

    Jan 1, 2026 06:01 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Full solidarity and support for Switzerland, says Macron

    French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his condolences over the deadly fire in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve.

    “My thoughts go to the bereaved families and the injured,” Macron said in a post on X.

    “To Switzerland, to its people and to its authorities, I convey the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support,” he added.

    Jan 1, 2026 05:55 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Will take weeks to identify the dead, says Italian ambassador

    Italian ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said it will take weeks to identify the dead from the fire in Crans-Montana.

    Jan 1, 2026 04:46 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset reacts

    Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, expressed his shock and shared his condolences. "I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragedy that occurred last night in Crans-Montana, which cost the lives of dozens of people and injured many others, during the New Year's celebrations. My thoughts go to the victims, their families, and their loved ones," he wrote on X.

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    Jan 1, 2026 04:29 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 2 French nationals among injured, says France

    Two French nationals are among the injured in fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, France foreign ministry confirms.

    Jan 1, 2026 04:15 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 'What was meant to be a moment of joy'

    Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, took to X and condoled the death of the victims. " What was meant to be a moment of joy turned, on the 1st day of the year in Crans-Montana, into a mourning that touches the entire country and far beyond. It is with consternation that the Federal Council learned of this terrible tragedy," he wrote.

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    Jan 1, 2026 04:04 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Pak PM tweets

    Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reacted to the incident and said Islamabad stands in solidarity with the Swiss Government.

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    Jan 1, 2026 03:42 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: ICU, OT at regional hospital go full

    The injured were so numerous that the intensive care unit and operating theater at the regional hospital quickly hit full capacity, the AP quoted regional councilor Mathias Rénard as saying.

    Jan 1, 2026 03:26 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

    Swiss police believe around 40 people died and 100 were injured ‍in ⁠a fire during a New Year's Eve party ​in ‌the resort town of Crans-Montana, ​the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on ‌Thursday. It added that the blaze was not ‌thought to ‌have been caused by arson. ‌The ‍victims ⁠could ​not be immediately identified because ⁠of the ⁠severity of their burns, the ‌ministry added.

    Jan 1, 2026 03:18 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Swiss authorities rule out attack but say too early to determine cause

    Authorities say it's too early to determine cause of New Year's fire in Swiss bar that killed dozens but rule out attack, according to an AP report.

    Jan 1, 2026 03:16 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: 10 helicopters, 40 ambulances pressed to service

    The Swiss authorities have pressed 10 helicopters and 40 ambulances at the blast site. Meanwhile, Valais Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is full and patients are being transferred elsewhere, said a Reuters report.

    Jan 1, 2026 03:11 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Most of those hurt are seriously injured, say cops

    According to a Reuters report, majority of the people who were hurt are seriously injured. Around 100 people were left injured, the police say according to the report.

    Jan 1, 2026 02:28 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: No-fly ​zone imposed ⁠over Crans-Montana

    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: The area has been cordoned off completely, and a no-fly ​zone has been imposed ⁠over Crans-Montana, the police said in a statement early Thursday, according to Reuters.

    Jan 1, 2026 02:03 PM IST
    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: Over 100 people were ⁠in the bar at the time of the explosion

    Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast News Live Updates: More ⁠than 100 people were ⁠in the bar at the time of the explosion, a police spokesperson ‌said, according to Reuters.

    Jan 1, 2026 01:55 PM IST
    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: At least 10 people die in explosion

    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: Citing police, Sky News reported that at ​least 10 people had lost their lives ‌in the incident, with some local media reporting ​the number of dead may be higher.

    Jan 1, 2026 01:21 PM IST
    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: Police yet to ascertain cause of the blast

    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: While Swiss news outlet Blick reported the fire may have been caused by the fireworks during a New Years Eve concert, Swiss police said the cause is unknown. The blast occurred at 1:30 am local time (00:30 GMT) at the Constellation Bar, where New Year’s Eve celebrations were underway. Unverified footage on social media showed a fire burning at the bar.

    A helpline for kin of people affected has already been set up, the police said.

    “The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called ‘Le Constellation,’” police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathion said. “More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead.”A reception center and helpline have been setup for impacted families, Lathion said. “We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.

    Jan 1, 2026 01:19 PM IST
    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: Several people killed in explosion at 'Le Constellation' in the ski resort ‌of Crans-Montana

    Switzerland Bar Blast Live Updates: Several people were killed, and others were injured after an explosion rocked a bar called “Le Constellation” in the ski resort ‌of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland. The area has been cordoned off completely and a no-fly ​zone has been imposed ⁠over Crans-Montana, the police said in a statement early Thursday, according to Reuters.

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