Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:06pm on 03 Jan 2026,Saturday International
Swiss authorities have identified the first four victims of a catastrophic fire that tore through the Le Constellation bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations, killing 47 people and injuring dozens more. The victims — two Swiss women (16 and 21) and two Swiss men (16 and 18) — have been returned to their families after extensive forensic work. Police say identifying more victims is slow due to severe burns. Investigators believe sparkler-style candles on champagne bottles likely triggered the blaze and continue probing safety compliance at the venue.
