Dozens killed in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration

By Teri Schultz

Published January 1, 2026 at 7:51 AM EST

Swiss authorities say dozens of people were killed in an overnight fire at the Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.

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