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Tragic Fire at Crans-Montana Resort Claims Over 40 Lives

Published January 1, 2026, 18:08
Tragic Fire at Crans-Montana Resort Claims Over 40 Lives

A deadly fire at a luxury resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and injuries to 115. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which broke out during a New Year's Eve party. The Swiss president described the tragedy as one of the worst the country has ever experienced. Many of the victims are young people. The bar owners are a French couple from Corsica, who are reportedly alive. Video footage from the scene captures the initial moments of the fire.