Swiss ski resort fire survivors and witnesses recount scenes "like a horror movie"

January 2, 2026

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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