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Switzerland begins repatriating bodies of fire victims

Ed McCambridge
January 5, 2026

On New Year's Eve, dozens of people died in a bar fire while celebrating in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. With the names of those killed confirmed, demand for answers surrounding the disaster is growing louder.

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A devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people, many under 18, after sparklers ignited a foam ceiling during New Year celebrations. Victims from several European countries are returning home as Swiss prosecutors open a criminal case against the bar's managers. Dozens remain hospitalized with severe burns as Europe mourns the tragedy.