Swiss launch criminal investigation over deadly fire at ski resort bar
Managers of a Crans-Montana bar face criminal investigation for negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson after a New Year's fire killed at least 40 and injured 119.
Crans Montana: Possible Cause of Fire Revealed While Some Information on Identity of Burn Victims Becomes Available - SnowBrains
Sparkler-style pyrotechnics placed on champagne bottles likely ignited ceiling insulation, causing the Le Constellation bar fire that killed 40 and injured 119.
Swiss prosecutor opens criminal probe of bar owners after fire
Swiss prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Le Constellation Bar operators after a New Year's Eve fire killed at least 40 people and injured 119.
Swiss prosecutors place bar managers under investigation after deadly fire
Two bar managers in Crans-Montana face criminal investigation for negligent homicide, bodily harm and arson after a New Year’s fire killed about 40 people.
Swiss ski resort fire: Officials begin identifying victims DW 01/02/2026
About 40 people died and 115 were injured in a fast‑spreading fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana; identification of burned victims could take days.
Spoiler Alert: Crans-Montana XCO World Champions Recap
Consistency, precise pacing and technical strength secured Alan Hatherly and Jenny Rissveds the 2025 XCO world titles on a punishing Crans-Montana course.
