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06-01-2026
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 canton • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-01-2026
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 Day • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-01-2026
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, Hertfordshire • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform