There are at least 40 fatalities due to a catastrophic fire caused during the Swiss New Year festivities. Approximately 100 others were injured in the incident, making it one of the most disastrous peacetime events in the country in recent years. Swiss police have made it clear that this was not a terrorist attack.
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The photo & footage that shows how the fire started that killed the NYE party guests in Switzerland…
The owner of the restaurant is at fault.
40+ people are now dead & 115 are badly injured. pic.twitter.com/pgDSVpOwv1
— Lozzy B 🇦🇺𝕏 (@TruthFairy131) January 1, 2026
NYE tragedy in Switzerland: A fire at the Le Constellation bar killed 40 and injured over 100. Emergency responded quickly as guests fled in panic. The cause, possibly involving an explosion, is under investigation.pic.twitter.com/5ZGB58Rthj
— Nexus (@nexusdossiers) January 1, 2026
New Year’s tragedy in Switzerland
The blaze broke out in the middle of the night at Le Constellation, a busy bar in the upmarket Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana. The fire erupted as revellers had gathered at the venue to usher in the New Year. According to authorities, identification is ongoing, and formally confirmed casualty figures are yet to be released.
A massive emergency response was immediately deployed. The scene was attended by helicopters, ambulances, police, and fire services. Nearby hospitals were rapidly overwhelmed, with ICUs and operating theatres becoming overcrowded. A reception centre and helpline have been established to assist relatives of those affected.
Police confirmed that several foreigners were among the victims. The area surrounding the bar has been sealed off. Investigators are continuing their inquiry, and the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
