"We are shaken by what happened last night, Valais Canton police commander Frederic Gisler told reporters."
"On behalf of the command of the police, I extend my deepest sympathy to the victims and the families affected by this tragedy."
"At no moment is there a question of any kind of attack, Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, told the Associated Press."
A fire tore through Le Constellation bar in the resort town of Cran-Montana at about 1:30 a.m. local time as New Year's Eve revelers welcomed 2026. Dozens of people are believed dead and many others are likely injured or missing. Valais Canton police commander Frederic Gisler said authorities were shaken and extended deepest sympathy to victims and families. Valais Canton attorney general Beatrice Pilloud said authorities have ruled out terrorism and that no attack is suspected. The cause of the fire remains unknown. It is not yet known whether any Americans are among the casualties. Emergency response and investigations are ongoing.
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