"When did this happen? Authorities say the fire was first reported around 1.30am local time. How quick was the emergency response? Fire units were mobilised from across the region and "a large contingent of police, firefighters, and rescue workers immediately went to the scene to assist the numerous victims," police said in a statement. Ten helicopters and 40 ambulances were sent to the scene, officials said."
"According to the latest information from a police conference on Thursday morning, "several dozen" people are believed to have died. Officials are trying to get the victims' bodies to their families. A further 100 were injured in the explosion with several sustaining "severe burns", officials said. Local hospitals' intensive care units are already overwhelmed, so some patients are having to be taken to other cantons for urgent treatment."
A blaze broke out at Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in canton Valais during New Year's Eve celebrations. About 100 people had gathered there; the venue capacity is 300 inside and 40 on the terrace. The fire was first reported around 1.30am local time. Fire units from across the region, ten helicopters and 40 ambulances responded, and a large contingent of police, firefighters and rescue workers attended. Authorities say several dozen people are believed to have died and about 100 were injured, some with severe burns. Local intensive care units are overwhelmed and patients have been transferred to hospitals in other cantons.
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