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EXPLAINERNews|Investigation‘Dozens’ killed in Swiss ski resort blaze: What we knowNew Year’s Eve explosion in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana kills dozens of people and injures more than 100 others.

A fire incident occurred at Le Constellation, a bar in Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort town in southwestern Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The fire started at 1:30 a.m. (00:30 GMT) on Thu, Jan 1, 2026, during New Year…

EBy Eric WallaceJan 01, 20261 min read

A fire incident occurred at Le Constellation, a bar in Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort town in southwestern Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The fire started at 1:30 a.m. (00:30 GMT) on Thu, Jan 1, 2026, during New Year celebrations. The town is approximately 200 km south of Bern, the Swiss capital.

The blaze led to an explosion of unknown origin, as reported by Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesperson in Wallis canton. More than 100 individuals were present at the venue during the incident.

Frederic Gisler, the police commander in Valais Canton, stated that several dozen people are presumed dead, and over 100 individuals sustained injuries. The Italian foreign ministry noted that approximately 40 fatalities have been recorded. Hospitals in the region are managing a high influx of burn victims, with many in serious condition. Some of the victims are reported to be from other countries.

The intensive care unit at Valais hospital is at full capacity, and patients are being transferred to other facilities.

The blaze led to an explosion of unknown origin, as reported by Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesperson in Wallis canton.
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Emergency response involved the deployment of 10 helicopters, 40 ambulances, and 150 responders. Affected individuals are receiving treatment at Valais hospital. The area surrounding the bar is currently restricted to the public, and a no-fly zone has been established over Crans-Montana.

Authorities have not yet identified the fire's cause, and investigations are ongoing. A reception center and helpline (+41 848 112 117) have been established to support affected families.

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Such incidents are rare in Switzerland. Previous notable events include a June 2024 explosion in an underground parking garage in northern Switzerland, which resulted in two fatalities and 11 injuries. Historically, the Mitholz Ammunition Depot explosion in December 1947 and a bomb on a Swissair flight in February 1970 were significant incidents in Swiss history.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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