Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40, Operators Investigated

On New Year's Eve in 2026, a fire broke out at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 119.

The fire started when sparklers or fountain candles got too close to the ceiling, which was covered with soundproofing foam.

The foam caught fire quickly, and the heat was so intense that it burned victims severely.

Families are struggling to find information about their loved ones, and authorities are using DNA to identify the victims.

The bar's operators are being investigated for possible negligence.

Some people think the bar should have had better safety measures, while the owners say they followed all the rules.