All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 5, 2026 at 03:12 PM

All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified

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Following a deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, officials have identified all 116 injured individuals. The fire at Le Constellation bar killed 40 people aged 14-39. As of Monday, 83 injured people, including at least 12 nationalities, remained hospitalized, many with severe burns. A criminal investigation is underway, focusing on the bar's managers and the potential role of flammable acoustic foam on the ceiling. Preliminary findings suggest sparklers ignited the ceiling. Victims included Charlotte Niddam, 15, Arthur Brodard, 16, and junior golfer Emanuele Galeppini, 16.

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Italy 40% Le Constellation 40% Italian Golf Federation 40% UK 50% Arthur Brodard 50% Emanuele Galeppini 50% Beatrice Pilloud 60% Valais canton 60% Charlotte Niddam 60% Swiss Police 70% Switzerland 80% Crans-Montana 90%

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ski resort fire 100% crans-montana 80% injuries 70% fatalities 70% bar fire 60% investigation 60% severe burns 50% sparklers 40% acoustic foam 40%

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Crans-Montana

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