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A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of January 1, 2026, at the Le Constellation bar in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during a crowded New Year's Eve party.
According to Swiss authorities and multiple international reports, the preliminary death toll stands at around 40, with approximately 115 people injured, many of them severely with life-threatening burns requiring specialized treatment in burns centers in Zurich and Lausanne.
Some sources, including statements from Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (citing contacts with Swiss officials and concerns over missing Italian nationals), have referenced a higher figure of 47 deaths, though most official updates from Valais cantonal police confirm around 40 as the current count, with identification ongoing due to the severity of injuries.
The victims include many young people, reportedly aged 16–26, as well as minors, and individuals from multiple nationalities, reflecting the international tourist crowd at the popular Alpine resort (including reports of Italians, French, and others affected).
