Desperate families are searching for news about their missing children and loved ones, more than a day and a half after the inferno at a bar.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Swiss Authorities Face the Grim Task of Identifying Fire Victims
Identifying the victims of a New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana that killed more than 40 people could take days or weeks because of the severity of the burns.
Le Constellation, Swiss Bar Where Fire Hit, Was Popular With Young People
More affordable prices and the lack of an entrance fee made the bar an attractive alternative to more upmarket establishments.
There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.
A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.
Swiss Resort Bar Fire: 17-Year-Old Italian Golfer Is One of the First Identified Victims
Mr. Galeppini, 17, was a promising young golfer from Genoa who lived in Dubai with his family, the Italian media reported.
Switzerland’s Burn Centers Are Overwhelmed After New Year’s Fire
Transfers of patients to hospitals in Germany, Italy and France began on Thursday. France said on Friday that 11 injury victims would be hospitalized there.
A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
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Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
A fast-moving fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed 40 people and injured 119, officials said. Sparklers atop champagne bottles probably caused the fire.
Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Town Popular With International Tourists
The town is known for its gourmet food and luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events. The Crans-Montana Resort, which does not operate the bar that caught fire, was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day
Local residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.