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Switzerland Ski Resort Fire Kills Over 40 During New Year's Celebration

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20262 min11,847 views
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Tragic New Year's Fire in Swiss Alps

  • ⚠️ A New Year's celebration in Crown, Montana, Switzerland turned tragic when a fire erupted in a packed Alpine Ski Resort bar.
  • ⚡ The fire spread with extreme speed, engulfing the L Constellation Bar within seconds as patrons desperately tried to escape.
  • 💔 Over 40 people are confirmed dead, with more than 100 injured, overwhelming local hospitals.

Eyewitness Accounts of the Inferno

  • 💬 Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with people screaming and falling to the floor in their attempts to flee the rapidly spreading flames.
  • 🚒 First responders were seen carrying out victims, some of whom displayed remarkable composure despite the grave danger.
  • 💥 The fire, which started shortly after midnight, created a terrifying spectacle of orange, yellow, and red flames visible from outside.

Investigation and Aftermath

  • 🔍 Authorities are currently working to identify the victims and provide support to the injured and their families.
  • 🚨 The incident is being treated as an accident, with terrorism ruled out by officials.
  • 🙏 Prayers and a small memorial with flowers and candles have been established to honor those lost and injured in the devastating event.
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