Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year's celebration killed around 40 people and injured 115 others, according to police reports.
- The blaze started shortly after midnight around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation bar in the Alpine ski resort town.
- Investigators are still determining the cause of the fire, which involved at least one explosion, but have ruled out terrorism as a factor.
- Victims are believed to be of multiple nationalities, highlighting the international impact of the tragedy.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed national mourning, describing the event as a night of sorrow that affected both Switzerland and the global community.
