"Swiss police have released the identities of the remaining 16 victims of the devastating New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, formally concluding the identification process for all 40 people killed in the blaze at Bar Le Constellation. Authorities confirmed that half of the victims were minors, with nearly two-thirds aged 18 or younger, underscoring the scale of the tragedy and raising renewed questions about safety practices at the venue. The remaining victims were identified by the police as:"
"Together with the 24 victims identified earlier, police confirmed that the youngest victims were two 14-year-olds, while six 15-year-olds and nine 16-year-olds also perished in the fire. 65% of the victims were 18 or under, while the remaining 35% ranged in ages from 20 to 39. Many of the victims were from international backgrounds, with other citizenships not listed in the police report, such as Australian, Macedonian, Greek, and British nationalities."
"In addition to the 40 dead, 119 people suffered burns-many of them to 60% or more of their bodies. The sheer size of burn victims has overwhelmed Swiss hospitals and some victims have been taken to hospitals in Germany and Italy. The majority of burn victims are also under age. Following the closure of the preliminary investigation, Valais/Wallis Cantonal Police announced that criminal charges are being laid against the bar's owners. Prosecutors are pursuing charges of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson. Under Swiss law, convictions for negligent homicide or bodily harm can carry sentences of up to three years in prison, in addition to substantial monetary fines."
Sixteen remaining victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve bar fire were identified, bringing the total confirmed dead to 40. Half of the victims were minors, and 65% were aged 18 or under, with the youngest victims aged 14. Victims held many nationalities including Swiss, Italian, French, Portuguese, Belgian, and French-British-Israeli, with others reported such as Australian, Macedonian, Greek, and British. In addition to the fatalities, 119 people suffered burns, many covering 60% or more of their bodies, overwhelming Swiss hospitals and prompting transfers to Germany and Italy. Prosecutors have filed charges against the bar's owners for negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson; Swiss law allows up to three years' imprisonment and substantial fines for negligent homicide or bodily harm.
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