health
January 2, 2026
Crans-Montana fire survivors treated in burns units across Europe
Some of the injured taken to Belgium, France and Germany while Swiss officials try to identify the dead
TL;DR
- A New Year's Eve fire in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana resulted in approximately 40 deaths and 119 injuries.
- Investigators suspect sparkling candles or sparklers on champagne bottles initiated the blaze.
- Survivors are being treated in specialized burns units across Europe, including Switzerland, Belgium, France, Poland, and Germany.
- Identification of the deceased is challenging due to severe burns, with authorities using dental records and DNA.
- Swiss officials, including the president and regional government head, have described the event as a major tragedy.
- Foreign embassies are working to ascertain if their nationals are among the victims.
- Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, are being used by families and friends to seek information about missing individuals.
- Medical professionals anticipate a long and intensive treatment period for the severely burned survivors, many of whom are young adults.
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