All 40 Victims of Deadly Swiss Alps Bar Fire Now Identified

5th January 2026 at 12:13 PM

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Several people have been killed after a blast at a luxury bar in Switzerland triggered a massive fire during New Year's Eve celebrations.

ZURICH — Swiss authorities announced on Sunday that the final 16 individuals who perished in a catastrophic fire at a bar in the alpine resort of Crans-Montana have been formally identified.

The identification completes the process for all 40 victims of the blaze, which erupted at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of January 1 during New Year’s celebrations.

Police stated that no further details regarding the victims’ identities would be released.

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The tragedy unfolded at the popular venue in the Swiss Alps, drawing tributes from mourners who left candles and flowers outside the sealed-off site, as captured in photographs by the Associated Press.

Reported by Reuters, the update marks the conclusion of a challenging identification effort following one of Switzerland’s recent deadliest incidents.