"The bar that was the scene of the fire, Le Constellation in the resort of Crans-Montana, was full of Swiss people and tourists celebrating New Year's Day in the early hours of Thursday when the blaze began in the basement area. Prosecutors say that, according to initial investigations, the likely cause of the fire was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried "too close to the ceiling"."
"In a post on social media, Charlotte Niddam's family announced her death "with great sadness" and said details of her funeral arrangements would be made in due course. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also confirmed the news in a post on X. It comes as officials in Switzerland said on Sunday that they had identified all 40 victims of the New Year's Day fire in a bar in Crans-Montana."
"According to the Crans-Montana resort website, Charlotte had been working as a babysitter in the area. Yvette Cooper said it was "terrible news" that Charlotte had been identified as one of victims of the fire. "My thoughts are with all her family and friends after this devastating loss," she wrote on X. After the blaze, Immanuel College had said it was "praying for a miracle"."
Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, has been confirmed as one of the 40 victims of a New Year's Day fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Her family announced her death with great sadness and said funeral arrangements would follow, most likely on Thursday in Paris. Charlotte previously attended Immanuel College and the Jewish Free School and had been working as a babysitter in the area. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper offered condolences. Swiss officials said all 40 victims have been identified and President Guy Parmelin called the blaze one of the country's worst tragedies. Prosecutors said sparklers on champagne bottles carried too close to the ceiling were the likely cause.
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