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Switzerland Nightclub Fire: Death Toll Reaches 40, Investigation Underway

Published January 1, 2026, 21:05
Switzerland Nightclub Fire: Death Toll Reaches 40, Investigation Underway

A deadly fire at a nightclub in Crans Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 115 injuries, many of them serious. The tragedy occurred during New Year's celebrations. Authorities are investigating two possible causes: the ignition of fireworks indoors or the ignition of a candle on a champagne bottle. Videos circulating show the panic and people's attempts to escape. Injured individuals have been transported to hospitals in France, Germany, and Italy. The Swiss president has declared five days of mourning, and flags will fly at half-mast.