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Crans Montana Fire: First Four Victims Identified, Including Two 16-Year-Olds

Published January 3, 2026, 12:18
Crans Montana Fire: First Four Victims Identified, Including Two 16-Year-Olds

A deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, has claimed the lives of at least four people, including two 16-year-olds, and two individuals aged 21 and 18. Authorities have announced the identification of the first victims, while the families of the 40 people affected by the tragedy are in anguish, as they have not received information about the condition of their loved ones. The most likely cause of the fire is the use of sparkler candles on champagne bottles, resulting in 119 injuries. An Italian teenage golfer, Emanuele Galeppini, was also among the victims, according to the Italian Golf Federation. The tragedy has plunged communities into mourning and raised questions about safety in public spaces.