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January 3, 2026
Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze
The fire burned victims so severely that investigators said they would need days to identify the bodies.
TL;DR
- A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve killed at least 40 people.
- Prosecutors suggest the fire began when sparklers were held too close to the ceiling.
- Investigators are examining the use of foam soundproofing material on the ceiling.
- The bar's owners claim it had passed safety checks, but an annual inspection review is ongoing.
- Authorities are working to identify victims, with some potentially being underage.
- A teenage Italian international golfer, Emanuele Galeppini, has been identified among the deceased.
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