Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM

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Swiss police have identified the first four victims of a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort. The victims are two Swiss women, ages 21 and 16, and two Swiss men, ages 18 and 16, whose bodies have been returned to their families. The fire killed 40 people and injured 119 others. Authorities are continuing to work on identifying the remaining victims. A preliminary investigation suggests the fire was likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles igniting the ceiling. Many of the deceased and missing are teenagers, as the bar was popular among younger people.

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Tom McArthur 30% France 50% Italy ×260% Institute of Forensic Medicine 60% Guy Parmelin 60% Valais cantonal police 70% Crans-Montana 70% Le Constellation ×280% Switzerland ×290%

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