Thu Jan 01 14:32:24 UTC 2026: Headline: Dozens Feared Dead, Hundreds Injured in Swiss Alps Bar Fire

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – January 1, 2026 – A devastating fire ripped through the Le Constellation bar in the popular Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day, leaving dozens presumed dead and around 100 injured, authorities confirmed. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The incident marks yet another tragedy in a history marred by deadly nightclub and bar fires worldwide. Similar incidents in recent years include:

  • March 2025: 63 killed, 200+ injured at Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, due to pyrotechnics.
  • April 2024: 29 dead in a Masquerade nightclub fire in Istanbul, Türkiye.
  • October 2023: 13 fatalities in a nightclub fire in Murcia, Spain.

The Crans-Montana fire serves as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety regulations in entertainment venues, particularly during large gatherings and celebrations. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the fire and whether all safety protocols were followed.

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