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News|PoliceDeath toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41The latest victim succumbing to injuries was an 18-year-old Swiss national.

A recent update from Swiss authorities confirmed the death of a teenager injured in a fire at a Swiss Alpine bar, escalating the death toll to 41. This incident occurred during New Year celebrations at the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The tragedy…

LBy Lucas GallagherFeb 01, 20261 min read

A recent update from Swiss authorities confirmed the death of a teenager injured in a fire at a Swiss Alpine bar, escalating the death toll to 41. This incident occurred during New Year celebrations at the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The tragedy resulted in 115 injuries, with many individuals still hospitalized.

The fire at Le Constellation bar on Fri, Jan 1, 2026, is under investigation by the Wallis canton’s public prosecutor. The individuals affected ranged from 14 to 39 years of age, predominantly teenagers. Among the deceased, 23 were Swiss nationals, including one French-Swiss dual national, and 18 were foreigners.

Authorities suspect that the fire ignited when sparklers attached to champagne bottles came into contact with sound insulation foam on the ceiling. Investigations are assessing compliance of the foam with safety regulations and the legality of using candles in the bar. It was noted that the bar had not undergone fire safety inspections since 2019.

A recent update from Swiss authorities confirmed the death of a teenager injured in a fire at a Swiss Alpine bar, escalating the death toll to 41.
Lucas Gallagher · Thehackingpost

Swiss prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation against the bar owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, for negligent homicide and causing a fire by negligence. Jacques Moretti was initially detained but later released on bail. Additionally, Crans-Montana’s head of public safety and a former fire safety officer are under investigation.

Following the incident, severely injured individuals were transported to various hospitals and specialist burns units in Switzerland and four other European countries. The Federal Office for Civil Protection reported that 44 patients are currently receiving treatment abroad, while 37 remain in Swiss hospitals.

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The situation has influenced international relations, notably with Italy, which lost citizens in the incident. The Swiss authorities have agreed to provide the Rome Public Prosecutor’s Office access to the gathered evidence.

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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