02.01.2026 13:04
During the New Year's celebrations at the Crans-Montana Ski Resort in Switzerland, the death toll from the fire has risen to 47, while 115 people were seriously injured. New footage related to the fire shows the flames spreading as the guests desperately tried to escape.
During the New Year's celebrations at the Crans-Montana Ski Resort in Switzerland, 47 people lost their lives and 115 were seriously injured in a fire. Following the incident, condolence messages were published nationwide, and an investigation was launched into the cause of the fire.
47 DEAD, 115 INJURED IN BAR FIRE
It was reported that 47 people died and 115 were injured, most of them seriously, in a fire that broke out in the bar where New Year's celebrations were held at the Crans-Montana Ski Resort in Switzerland.
Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, Valais Police Chief Frederic Gisler, Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud, and Valais Cantonal Council President Mathias Reynard held a joint press conference regarding the fire that broke out in the bar. Parmelin expressed that no words could describe the pain they experienced, stating, "This is one of the worst tragedies our country has ever faced."
FLAGS TO BE LOWERED TO HALF-MAST
Parmelin extended his condolences to the Swiss people, stating that all cantons acted in solidarity and thanked other countries, especially neighboring ones, for their support. Parmelin announced that the flags at the Federal Palace would be lowered to half-mast for 5 days.
NEW IMAGES FROM THE DISASTER
Meanwhile, new images related to the disaster have emerged. The footage shows the panic that ensued in the bar as the flames spread, with patrons desperately trying to escape to save their lives.