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03-01-2026
A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured 119, with many still in critical condition. Authorities believe the fire was caused by sparklers on champagne bottles that were too close to the ceiling. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to identify the victims and determine if any prosecutions will be necessary. The bar's owners claim they had been inspected three times in the past ten years and had done everything according to regulations. The incident has left many families anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones, with some still missing.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Le Constellation, Beatrice Pilloud, Valais, Frédéric Gisler • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire broke out at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, killing 40 people and injuring 119 others. The cause of the fire is believed to be sparklers placed on champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling. Families of missing teenagers are desperately seeking news about their loved ones, with many taking to social media to appeal for information. Swiss authorities have warned that it may take days or even weeks to identify the victims. The article highlights the stories of several missing teenagers, including Swiss national Arthur Brodard, Italian national Achille Barosi, and dual Greek-Swiss national Alice Kallergis.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Arthur Brodard, Laetitia Brodard, Achille Barosi • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire broke out at a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss Alps ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, killing around 40 people and injuring 115, many seriously. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to have been triggered by sparklers that ignited the wooden ceiling. The bar was crowded with people celebrating the new year, and many were trapped inside as the fire spread quickly. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with people screaming and trying to escape. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, with many mourning the loss of life and paying their respects to the victims.
Entities: Le Constellation, Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Beatrice Pilloud • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire at a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day, caused by sparklers on Champagne bottles, resulted in the deaths of around 40 people, mostly teenagers, and injured dozens more. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities interviewing bar managers and using dental and DNA records to identify the dead. Families of the victims are waiting anxiously for news, with at least two dozen people still missing 36 hours after the disaster.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Le Constellation bar, Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day, killing dozens of people, many in their teens and early 20s. Survivors and witnesses described the scene as 'like a horror movie,' with people being resuscitated, burned, and dying. The bar was popular with young people, and many had gathered to celebrate the new year. Witnesses described the chaos, with people trying to break through windows and doors to escape the flames. The EU Commission president offered assistance, and 50 injured people were transferred to burn centers outside Switzerland.
Entities: Le Constellation bar, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Nathan Huguenin, Axel Clavier • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire broke out at a bar in Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort in Switzerland, during a New Year's celebration, killing at least 40 people. The fire was likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling, which ignited the acoustic tiles, leading to a 'flashover' - a rapid and intense spread of fire. The incident has left many injured and families searching for missing loved ones. Authorities are investigating the cause and examining whether the bar complied with fire regulations. The disaster has prompted some French bars to stop using sparkler candles.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Le Constellation, Béatrice Pilloud, Valais canton • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, causing damage and killing at least two people. The earthquake was followed by hundreds of aftershocks. The article also includes other news briefs about a fire at a Swiss bar that killed 40 people, President Donald Trump's warning to Iran after a deadly protest crackdown, and other international news.
Entities: Mexico, CNN, Austin Mabeus, Switzerland, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A devastating fire broke out at a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, killing around 40 people and injuring over 100. Eyewitnesses described the horrific scene, with some recounting their own experiences of trying to rescue those trapped inside. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, with some reports suggesting that champagne bottles with sparklers may have been the source of the blaze. Authorities are working to identify the victims, who are mostly young people.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Le Constellation bar, Gianni Campolo, Ferdinand Du Beaudiez • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A devastating fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland on New Year's Eve, killing around 40 people, mostly young adults, and injuring over 100. The fire is believed to have started from sparkler candles on champagne bottles during a bottle service, which triggered a flashover, causing the flames to spread rapidly. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and identifying the victims using dental records and DNA samples. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, with multiple nationalities affected, including Swiss, Italian, Serbian, Bosnian, Belgian, and Portuguese citizens.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Le Constellation bar, Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A New Year's Eve fire at a luxury nightclub in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed at least 40 people and injured nearly 120 others. The nightclub, Le Constellation, had previously released a promotional video showing waitresses carrying flaming champagne bottles, which authorities believe caused the tragedy. The fire spread rapidly through the crowded venue, with witnesses describing a 'flashover' that triggered a violent ignition of combustible gases. Investigators are working to determine if anyone bears criminal liability for the fire.
Entities: Le Constellation, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, New Year's Eve, Beatrice Pilloud • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A fire broke out at Le Constellation, a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, on New Year's Day, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119. The blaze is believed to have been caused by sparkler candles on champagne bottles, which ignited flammable sound-proofing material. The fire spread rapidly, prompting panic and chaos as people tried to escape. The incident has been described as one of the worst tragedies in Swiss history. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the victims, with several nationalities represented among the injured and dead.
Entities: Le Constellation, Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Guy Parmelin, Beatrice Pilloud • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A devastating fire broke out at a New Year's Eve party in a Swiss ski resort bar, resulting in around 40 deaths and 115 injuries. The blaze occurred at the Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, with most victims believed to be young people. Witnesses described scenes of panic and horror as people tried to escape, with some smashing windows and others emerging with severe burns. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but authorities are investigating. The Swiss government has declared five days of mourning, and international leaders have expressed condolences.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Constellation Bar, Switzerland, Guy Parmelin, King Charles • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A devastating fire broke out at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year's Eve, killing dozens of people. An eyewitness, 15-year-old Lupo Guagliumi, had left the bar just before the fire and was still waiting to hear about the fate of some of his friends. Guagliumi described the scene as 'terrible' and 'traumatising', with bodies on the floor and people screaming. He believed some of his friends were in intensive care, badly burned, and others were missing. The cause of the fire is believed to be sparklers in the basement bar that were raised in champagne bottles too close to the ceiling. The incident has left the community in grief, anger, and uncertainty.
Entities: Lupo Guagliumi, Le Constellation bar, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Milan • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A devastating fire broke out at a New Year's celebration in a Swiss ski resort, Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, killing approximately 40 people and injuring 115 others. Witnesses described the scene as 'horrible' and 'chaotic', with people walking on top of others to escape and many suffering severe burns. The fire occurred at around 1:30 am local time, and authorities are still investigating the cause. Survivors, including a 16-year-old from Paris, Axel Clavier, described the traumatic experience, with some losing loved ones and others still in shock.
Entities: Le Constellation bar, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Samuel Rapp, Sky News • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
The owners of a Swiss nightclub where at least 40 people died in a New Year's Eve fire have spoken out, insisting their venue followed all safety regulations. Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who have owned Le Constellation nightclub since 2015, said they were cooperating with authorities investigating the blaze. The fire was caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles igniting the ceiling, and the owners vowed to help clarify the causes. The incident has left many young people dead, with identification efforts ongoing using dental records and DNA.
Entities: Jacques Moretti, Jessica Moretti, Le Constellation nightclub, Switzerland, Crans-Montant ski resort • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
