Archive · 5 Jan 2026
All 40 Victims Identified in Deadly Swiss Bar Fire
A terrible fire happened at a bar called Le Constellation in a Swiss ski town called Crans-Montana.
At least 40 people died, most of them young, including teenagers.
The fire was so bad that it took time to identify all the victims, but now all 40 have been identified.
Many people are very sad, including families who lost their children.
The fire hurt many people from different countries.
The people who ran the bar are being investigated to see if they did something wrong.
The town is coming together to support each other, and some people are finding comfort in their faith.
It's a very sad time, but the community is trying to heal.
All 40 victims of the New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have been identified.
The fire at Le Constellation bar occurred early on January 1, 2024.
Most victims were young, with some as young as 14 and 15 years old.
The fire affected people from various nationalities, including Swiss, Italian, Italian-Emirati, Romanian, French, and Turkish.
Bar owners are under investigation for suspected negligence, including homicide by negligence.
- Who
- Mostly young people, including Swiss and international visitors
- What
- A deadly fire at a popular bar, Le Constellation
- When
- New Year's Eve, with final identifications on January 4, 2024
- Where
- Crans-Montana, a ski resort in Switzerland
- Why
- Cause under investigation, suspected negligence by bar owners
- Location
- Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- Date
- January 4, 2024
- Victims
- 40 people killed, mostly young
- Bar Name
- Le Constellation
- Investigation
- Bar owners under investigation for negligence
- Nationalities Affected
- Swiss, Italian, Italian-Emirati, Romanian, French, Turkish
- Identification Status
- All 40 victims identified
- Injuries
- 119 people injured, many with severe burns
Sources
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