Live Updates: Dozens Believed Dead After Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland, Police Say

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by The New York TimesJanuary 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during a New Year's celebration early Thursday morning is presumed to have killed dozens and injured approximately 100 people. The blaze broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation, prompting a large emergency response including helicopters and ambulances. The cause of the fire and a subsequent explosion are under investigation, though authorities have ruled out terrorism. Emergency services struggled to accommodate the injured, and psychological support was dispatched for survivors. As of Thursday morning, the exact death toll remained unknown, and authorities have asked those with potentially affected relatives to contact them.

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Crans-Montana

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