Thursday, January 01, 2026

Swiss Authorities Confirm around 40 Dead in Ski Resort Tragedy, Many of Whom Were Youth | DW News

Jan 1, 2026 | Swiss authorities say around 40 people were killed in a New Year's fire - and more than 110 injured - many severely. The president has described it as one of the worst tragedies the country has experienced. The blaze broke out in a bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana. Eyewitnesses say it was caused by a sparkler being held too close to a basement ceiling - though authorities say it's too early to determine the cause.