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Memorial for Swiss bar fire victims goes up in flames, adding to New Year’s tragedy fallout

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 8, 2026 at 02:10 PM
Memorial for Swiss bar fire victims goes up in flames, adding to New Year’s tragedy fallout
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A memorial dedicated to the victims of a deadly New Year's Day fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, caught fire early Sunday morning. The memorial, located near the site of the Le Constellation bar fire that killed 41 and injured 115, was a makeshift tribute laden with flowers, candles, and messages. Police suspect the fire was likely ignited by unattended candles left burning within the memorial. Emergency services quickly extinguished the blaze, which damaged the tarpaulin covering the memorial. The January 1 fire at the bar, packed with mostly teenagers and young adults, remains a significant tragedy in the region.

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