Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire
Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.
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Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead in Crans-Montana, as video appears to show bar ceiling alight
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Live Updates: Dozens Believed Dead After Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland, Police Say
The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. local time at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Roughly 100 people were also injured in the overnight blaze, the Swiss police said.
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Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular with International Tourists
Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
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