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Switzerland Fire: Italian Foreign Minister Reports 47 Deaths

Published January 1, 2026, 18:08
Switzerland Fire: Italian Foreign Minister Reports 47 Deaths

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reports that the death toll in the fire at Crans-Montana has reached 47, citing information from Swiss authorities. Simultaneously, 16 Italians are missing and around 12 have been hospitalized with severe burns. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos and terror, while video footage shows the rapid spread of the fire at the "Le Constellation" bar. According to testimonies, the fire started from birthday candles held close to the wooden ceiling.