Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Deadly Fire at Swiss Bar
A very bad fire happened at a bar in Switzerland called Le Constellation.
It was on New Year's Eve, and 40 people died while 115 got hurt.
The fire might have started because of sparkler candles that were too close to the ceiling.
Many people had to go to hospitals in different countries because they had severe burns.
A 16-year-old Italian golfer named Emanuele Galeppini was one of the people who died.
Many others are still missing, and their families are very worried.
The fire was one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland's history.
A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 and injured 115 on New Year's Eve.
The fire was likely caused by sparkler candles carried too close to the ceiling.
Many injured were transferred to hospitals in France, Germany, and Italy due to severe burns.
A 16-year-old Italian golfer, Emanuele Galeppini, was identified as one of the victims.
Identifying the victims is challenging due to the severity of the burns, and it may take several days.
- Who
- 40 people killed, 115 injured, including a 16-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini
- What
- A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
- When
- New Year's Eve
- Where
- Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- Why
- Likely caused by sparkler candles carried too close to the ceiling
- Location
- Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- Date
- New Year's Eve
- Casualties
- 40 dead, 115 injured
- Bar Name
- Le Constellation
- Cause
- Likely sparkler candles
- Identified Victims
- 16-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini
- Injured Transferred
- 50 to hospitals in Europe
- Nationalities Involved
- Swiss, French, Italian, Serbian, Bosnian, Belgian, Polish, Portuguese, Luxembourgish
Sources
Young golfer named as first Italian victim of Swiss bar blaze
Swiss Ski Resort Fire: Owners Of Crans-Montana Bar Have UK Links, Reports Claim
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Fire at Swiss ski resort bar kills 40, injures 115
Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze
"Mom, Happy New Year": Missing Son's Last Message Before Swiss Fire
Six people injured in fatal fire at Swiss bar remain unidentified, it's an unbearable wait
Swiss Ski Resort Fire: Investigators Say 'Bengal Lights' On Champagne Bottles Likely Sparked Deadly Blaze | VIDEO
