"Charlotte Niddam previously attended Immanuel College in Hertfordshire and the Jewish Free School in north-west London, according to reports. The Jewish Free School (JFS) called for "love and prayers", saying Charlotte had been a student there for two years before her family moved back to France. "She is loved by so many within JFS and is friends with many in our community," it added."
"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". Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin called it "one of the worst tragedies" experienced by the country. An investigation into the causes of the blaze will focus on the materials used at the site, the bar's fire safety measures, its capacity and the number of people inside at the time, Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud said."
A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others, with several people reported missing. A UK-educated teenager, Charlotte Niddam, who attended Immanuel College in Hertfordshire and the Jewish Free School in north-west London, is believed to be among the missing. JFS asked for 'love and prayers' and described her as loved and connected within the community; Immanuel College said the family requested thoughts and prayers. Prosecutors say sparklers on champagne bottles likely ignited the blaze. Authorities will investigate site materials, the bar's fire safety measures, capacity and crowd numbers. Identification of victims may take days or weeks.
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