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January 2, 2026
Swiss ski resort fire survivors and witnesses recount scenes "like a horror movie"
Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 8:48 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- A fatal fire occurred at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve.
- Many victims were teenagers and young adults, as the bar was popular with a younger crowd.
- Survivors recounted traumatic experiences of escaping the fire, witnessing severe burns, and struggling to break windows.
- One survivor mentioned a friend was killed, and others remained missing.
- The EU Commission has offered medical assistance to the fire victims.
- Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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