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Cran-Montana Fire: Survivor Describes Horrific Scenes - "I See Dead Faces, Smell the Burning"

Published January 17, 2026, 17:07
Cran-Montana Fire: Survivor Describes Horrific Scenes - "I See Dead Faces, Smell the Burning"

A 25-year-old French employee, Louise, is the sole survivor of the fatal fire in Cran-Montana without physical injuries. In her testimony to investigators, she described the horrific images of the deceased and the persistent smell of burning. Louise stated that she was working on the lower level of the establishment with other colleagues when the tragedy began after a group of young people ignited fireworks during a bottle order. Sparks from the fireworks appear to have ignited the soundproofing surfaces of the roof, resulting in a 30-35 second delay before the seriousness of the situation was realized. The fire broke out while the employees were disguised and the music was playing loudly, making a reaction difficult. Three staff members, Matteo, Sian Panin, and Stefan, lost their lives. The owner of the bar has been arrested and his wife has apologized. Furthermore, it was revealed that no inspections had been carried out at the club for the past five years.