Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:34am on 02 Jan 2026,Friday International
Search teams are still looking for victims after a major fire at a bar in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve. About 40 people were killed and at least 115 were injured, officials said. Many families are waiting for news as authorities warn that identification may take days or even weeks. Around 60 people are being treated at Sion hospital, with others in nearby centres. Several patients are in critical condition. Swiss President Guy Parmelin said the blaze was among the worst tragedies in the country. Investigators have not confirmed the cause. Some witnesses believe flames spread from candles placed on a champagne bottle. (PC: BBC)
