06-01-2026

Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire Death Toll Revealed

Date: 06-01-2026
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 2
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"Smoke-filled nightclub scene with emergency responders attending to injured people outside, captured in documentary style with a 35mm lens, natural lighting with a hint of artificial lighting from emergency vehicles, focusing on the urgency and chaos with a mix of devastation and relief, amidst a backdrop of a charred and damaged ski resort bar."

Summary

A deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar on New Year's Eve killed 40 people and injured 116, with all victims and injured identified. The incident has sparked a criminal investigation into the bar's French managers, focusing on potential causes such as festive sparklers and acoustic foam on the ceiling.

Key Points

  • 40 people died and 116 were injured in the fire
  • All victims and injured have been identified
  • Criminal investigation into bar managers is ongoing
  • Potential causes include festive sparklers and acoustic foam

Articles in this Cluster

All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified

All 116 people injured in a bar fire at a Swiss ski resort have been identified, officials announced. The fire occurred on New Year's Eve, killing 40 people aged 14-39. The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on the French couple who managed the bar and the potential role of acoustic foam on the ceiling. The injured include at least 12 nationalities, with many suffering severe burns. The incident has sparked an outpouring of grief, with families of the victims sharing their condolences.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Le Constellation bar, Swiss police, Beatrice Pilloud, Valais cantonTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

All 116 people injured in deadly New Year's bar fire identified, Swiss police say | World News | Sky News

Swiss police have identified all 116 people injured in a deadly New Year's fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss Alps, as well as the 40 victims who died. The fire, believed to have been triggered by festive sparklers on Champagne bottles, has led to a criminal investigation into the bar managers for involuntary homicide and other charges. The disaster has sparked an outpouring of tributes for the victims, with authorities working to repatriate the bodies of those who died.
Entities: Le Constellation bar, Swiss Alps, Swiss police, Crans-Montana, New Year's DayTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

British teenager confirmed dead after Swiss bar fire - as all 40 victims are identified | World News | Sky News

A British teenager, Charlotte Niddam, has been confirmed dead after a fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve. The fire killed 40 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, and injured over 100. All victims have been identified, but their names are not being released by the police. A memorial service was held, attended by hundreds of mourners, including emergency service workers. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, focusing on champagne sparklers, ceiling foam, and emergency exits. The two managers of the bar are under criminal investigation.
Entities: Charlotte Niddam, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Immanuel College, HertfordshireTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform