Death toll from Crans-Montana bar fire rises to 41
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The death toll from a New Year's Day fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has risen to 41 after an 18-year-old Swiss national died in hospital on January 31. The fire, which occurred on January 1, 2026, also injured 115 others, many of whom remain hospitalized. Victims ranged in age from 14 to 39 and included 23 Swiss nationals and 18 foreigners, including French, Italian, Belgian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Turkish citizens. Investigators believe the fire was ignited when sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited sound insulation foam on the ceiling. Four individuals are under criminal investigation, including the bar's co-owners, the municipality's head of public safety, and a former fire safety officer. Injured patients were treated in hospitals across Switzerland and in France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium.
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