40 Killed in Deadly New Year's Eve Bar Fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Associated PressJanuary 2, 20261 min46,519 views
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- 🕯️ A devastating fire broke out at the L Constellation Bar and Disco in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.
- 💔 Authorities report that 40 people were killed and 119 were injured, many with severe burns.
- 🆘 Bystanders, some as young as 14, attempted to help victims escape by breaking through plexiglass windows.
Cause of the Fire
- 🔥 Investigators believe sparkling candles placed on Champagne bottles ignited the blaze.
- ⚠️ The candles are thought to have come too close to the ceiling of the bar, which was crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.
Community Impact
- 😔 The incident is described as one of the most deadly tragedies Switzerland has faced in recent times.
- ⛰️ Crans-Montana, a town known for golf and ski races, faces a long road to recovery from this horrific event.
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