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What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention

In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 116, many of them severely.

The Conversation

Belgium shock No.2 seeds as Demon backs Australia

All but one of the United Cup quarter-finalists have been decided with Belgium upsetting second seeds Canada to set up a last-eight meeting with Czechia.

AAP

Switzerland freezes all Maduro-linked assets 'with immediate effect'

Switzerland ordered a four-year precautionary freeze on any assets held by Nicolás Maduro and people linked to him but gave no figures and did not confirm whether any assets exist.

Euronews

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All 116 people injured in Swiss resort fire identified, say police

Bodies of first foreign victims repatriated after 40 people died in bar fire during New Year’s Eve party in Crans-Montana

The Guardian - UK

Swiss authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar New Year's fire

The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured 119 others.

Euronews

All 40 victims of Swiss New Year ski resort blaze identified, including 9 French

All 40 people killed in a fire on New Year’s eve at a Swiss mountain resort bar have been identified, including nine French citizens. Switzerland has declared a national day of mourning as a criminal investigation continues.

Radio France Internationale

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Last 16 victims of Crans-Montana fire identified, police say

Hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town, with youngest known victim just 14

The Guardian - UK

ITV cuts The Masked Singer celeb from first episode due to 'potential insensitivities' in light of tragic Switzerland NYE fire that killed 40 people

The celebrity was due to perform a 1970s disco classic - with dancers clad in fire fighter outfits

Evening Standard

Hundreds march in silence to honour Swiss Alps bar fire victims

Hundreds marched in Crans-Montana to honour the victims of the New Year's Eve fire that killed 40. A Mass was held with condolences from Pope Leo XIV.

Euronews

Switzerland fire latest: 16 more victims identified by police – including 14-year-old Swiss girl

Swiss Police have confirmed that around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

The Independent UK

Mother of teenager who died in Swiss bar fire says he ‘has now left to party in paradise’

A Mass was held Sunday for victims of the New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which left 40 dead and many injured

The Independent UK

‘Pushed to the limit’: Europe’s ski resorts face climate change threat - which country has it worst?

Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.

Euronews

Masked Singer act pulled due to ‘potential insensitivities’ after Switzerland bar fire

ITV has not revealed what song the character was to perform

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First four victims identified in Swiss Alps bar fire as families face agonising wait

Regional police said on Saturday that the bodies of four victims — two aged 16, an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old, all of them Swiss citizens — had been identified and handed over to their families.

International Business Times UK

Swiss Bar Fire Tragedy: Videos Show Partygoers Still Dancing and Filming Instead of Fleeing as Ceiling Burns

Graphic footage from Le Constellation bar in Switzerland shows partygoers dancing and filming as flames spread, leaving at least 40 dead.

AAP

Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Switzerland have taken out their United Cup tie against France after Stan Wawrinka followed up Belinda Bencic's win with his own impressive victory.

The Independent UK

Switzerland fire latest: 16 more victims identified by police – including 14-year-old Swiss girl

Swiss Police have confirmed that around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

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The Independent UK

Families of those missing after fatal Crans Montana fire speak out: ‘The body of my son is somewhere’

The fire at Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 119 others, 113 of whom have been formally identified

The Independent UK

Sparkler candles on champagne bottles revealed as likely cause of Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40

Dramatic footage shows ‘flares’ on champagne bottles catching fire on the bar’s ceiling

The Independent UK

Investigation continues into the New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland, in photos

Swiss investigators say they believe sparklers on Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers.

The Guardian - UK

What happened in the Crans-Montana bar fire in Switzerland – visual guide

While the cause of the disaster is still under investigation, videos and photos suggest the blaze spread quickly

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The Independent UK

Italian golfer, 16, named as first victim of tragic Swiss ski resort bar fire

The Italian Golf Federation describes Emanuele Galeppini as an ‘athlete who embodied passion and authentic values’

Euronews

Swiss authorities work to identify victims of deadly New Year's fire at Le Constellation

Switzerland is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar that killed 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration.

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