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New Year’s Eve Blaze at Crans‑Montana Lounge Leaves Multiple Dead, Many Seriously Injured

The tragedy has shaken a discreet Swiss ski enclave long favored by high‑profile visitors.

Overview

  • Valais canton police said a fire at Le Constellation Bar & Lounge resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous serious injuries.
  • The blaze broke out on New Year’s Eve in Crans‑Montana, with emergency operations and an official investigation still underway.
  • Authorities have not released a precise death toll, identified victims, or determined the cause of the fire.
  • The incident has overshadowed the resort’s holiday period in a destination known for privacy, luxury chalets, and celebrity guests.
  • Crans‑Montana sits at roughly 1,500 meters with panoramic Alpine views and recently saw its lift operations taken over by Vail Resorts.