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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'You killed my son' mum yells as furious mob attack owners of ski resort bar

A mother of a victim expresses her grief and anger as relatives confront the owners of a bar implicated in a tragic Swiss New Year fire that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Switzerland: Bar Owner from Crans-Montana in Custody

The owner of a bar in Crans-Montana, where a fire disaster occurred on New Year's Eve, has been placed in custody amid concerns of flight risk as investigations continue.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Confirmed by the Court: Bar Operator from Crans-Montana is in Pre-Trial Detention

Following the Crans-Montana fire disaster, bar owner Jacques Moretti has been placed in pre-trial detention due to flight risk as investigations proceed.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Swiss bar fire owners found 'stepdaughter' dying 'in a pile of bodies' in final moments alive

The owners of a Swiss bar revealed in a detailed account how a waitress they considered a stepdaughter suffocated behind a locked door during a fire that claimed 40 lives in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.

Jan 11 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Fire disaster in Switzerland โ€“ bar operator admits to locked "service door"

Following a devastating fire during a New Year's party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the bar operator confessed that a 'service door' was locked from the inside.

Jan 11 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire in 'Le Constellation': 'Service Door' Locked from Inside According to Owner

Following a devastating fire disaster during a New Year's party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the bar operator remains in custody, admitting that a 'service door' was locked from the inside.

Jan 10 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Fire catastrophe in Switzerland - bar operator admits to locked 'service door'

Following a fire disaster during a New Year's party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the bar operator revealed that a 'service door' was locked from the inside.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Swiss bar owner 'desperately tried to save waitress before she died in fire'

The owner of a bar in Switzerland spoke about his attempts to save a waitress who died in a recent fire that resulted in the deaths of 40 people and injured 116 others.

Jan 10 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Swiss fire disaster bar owners given home police guard amid rising anger

The bar owners involved in a Swiss fire disaster have been placed under police protection due to rising public anger following the tragedy that claimed 40 lives.

Jan 9 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

After Fire Disaster in Crans-Montana โ€“ Bar Owner Held in Preventive Detention Due to Flight Risk

Following the fire disaster in Crans-Montana, Swiss politicians are addressing the families of the deceased and injured, while bar owner Jacques Moretti is reportedly in preventive detention due to flight risk.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Switzerland: Respect for the victims requires better clarification of the fire disaster

The rescue and initial care of over 100 injured individuals from the burning bar in Crans-Montana showcased incredible logistical effort, successfully transporting patients to clinics across Switzerland and Europe despite the challenging circumstances.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Manager of Swiss bar 'seen fleeing burning building with till stuffed cash' as fire spread

The manager of a Swiss bar allegedly fled the scene of a deadly fire with a cash-filled till, as the blaze claimed 40 lives and injured over 100 others.

Jan 8 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Bar Le Constellation: Years Without Fire Safety Inspections in Crans-Montana

The mayor of Crans-Montana revealed that there were no fire safety inspections conducted at Bar Le Constellation between 2020 and 2025, a revelation that follows a tragic fire resulting in 40 deaths.

Jan 6 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire Inferno in Valais: Who is to Blame for the Fire Disaster?

The article discusses the inadequate fire safety measures in a bar in Crans-Montana, raising questions about governmental oversight and responsibility, with Matteo Salvini suggesting that many in Switzerland should face prison due to negligence.

Jan 5 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Fire disaster in Crans-Montana: Were fire safety regulations ignored?

Following the fire disaster in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which resulted in 40 deaths and numerous injuries, authorities face scrutiny over fire safety regulations at the affected bar, Le Constellation, amid unanswered media inquiries.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

All 40 victims of Crans-Montana identified - half were minors

Authorities in Switzerland have identified all 40 victims of a bar fire disaster in Crans-Montana, including 21 Swiss nationals, with half of the victims being minors.

Jan 5 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: More bodies identified โ€“ including a 14-year-old

Following a fire disaster at a bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss experts have identified 24 of the 40 victims, including the youngest victim, a 14-year-old Swiss girl, with many victims being minors from various nationalities.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
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World

Swiss ski resort in Grenfell link over horror blaze that killed 40

A fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana is linked to the Grenfell disaster and is believed to have killed up to 40 people.

Jan 3 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

My son sent me a Happy New Year text from Swiss bar - now he's feared dead after fire

Parents are in a state of desperation as they search for their children, including a 16-year-old boy, following a New Year fire disaster at a Swiss ski resort.

Jan 2 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

French military doctors in Crans-Montana to help burn victims

A team of French military doctors is heading to Switzerland to assess burn victims following a deadly fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, consisting of specialists including a plastic surgeon, an anesthesiologist, and a nurse.

Jan 2 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

โ€œFrom there, it captured the whole roomโ€ โ€“ Investigators for the first time name the cause of the fire inferno

Investigators have determined that the fire disaster in a bar in Crans-Montana, which claimed 40 lives, was caused by table fireworks, and authorities are examining possible criminal consequences.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"If you take even one puff from there, your lung is burned"

Albrecht Broemme, former president of the Technical Relief Organization, analyzes the causes of the fire disaster in Crans-Montana, noting that bar patrons could not have imagined how quickly a small fire could escalate into a wildfire.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Fire Disaster in Valais: "I saw many charred bodies, it was terrible"

A catastrophic fire in Crans-Montana, reaching temperatures of 1000 degrees, resulted in horrific scenes for rescuers, with concerns about the legality of insulation materials used in the bar.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Expert on Disaster: "The Complete Smoke Suddenly Ignites"

A fire safety expert discusses the rapid spread of a fire in a bar in Crans-Montana, explaining the phenomenon of 'flashover' and suggesting safety measures for clubs.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Death Trap Cellar Bar โ€“ What Led to the Disaster in Crans-Montana?

A devastating fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana claimed at least 40 lives on New Year's Eve, with the cause of the disaster still unclear.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Desperate Search After the Fire Disaster โ€“ Instagram Account Shows Photos of the Missing

Families and friends are searching for the missing children following the devastating fire at 'Le Constellation' bar, as an Instagram account collects their images amidst tragic reports of casualties and injuries.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Flashover, the thermal bomb with lethal gases and objects that start to burn without contact with flames that condemned the victims of Crans-Montana

Swiss authorities suspect a flashover, a thermal bomb phenomenon, to be the cause of 40 deaths and 115 serious injuries at the New Year's party at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Jan 2 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire Disaster in Ski Resort: The Desperate Search for the Missing

More than 24 hours after a devastating fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, many people are still reported missing as identification efforts are complicated by severe injuries.

Jan 2 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Fire disaster in Switzerland โ€“ 'Trapped like in a mousetrap'

Fire safety expert Ralf Hรถhmann analyzes the causes of the devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, indicating that the lack of escape routes may have contributed to the disaster.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Eyewitnesses describe dramatic events โ€“ Photo is said to show the start of the fire disaster

Eyewitnesses recount dramatic moments as authorities investigate rapid spread of a fire in a Crans-Montana bar during a New Year's Eve party, with a theory of 'flashover' being considered.

Jan 2 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Cran Montan: We saw people running, ambulances, helicopters, rescuers" - The testimony of a Greek woman

Amid unclear casualties and causes following a fire disaster at a popular bar in Cran Montan, Switzerland, vigils are held as survivor testimonies raise concerns about the venue's safety measures.

Jan 1 โ€ข 23:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Swiss ski resort fire: Everything you need to know about horror blaze that killed 40

A devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland has led to approximately 40 deaths and 115 injuries, prompting condemnation from Swiss President Guy Parmelin, who described it as a national tragedy.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

"Injured are aged 16-26" in Crans-Montana - Heartbreaking

A tragedy at the luxury Swiss resort of Crans-Montana has left many severely injured, with hospitals fighting to care for the victims, while new evidence and testimonies are amplifying the nightmare faced by those at the popular bar Le Constellation.

Jan 1 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Deadly explosion in Switzerland: images from inside the bar ravaged by flames revealed

A violent fire devastated a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana last night, with images released by the cantonal police showcasing the magnitude of the disaster.

Jan 1 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

New Year's Eve Massacre in Crans-Montana, at least 10 dead. Rescuers: "A disaster"

An explosion at a luxury ski bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, potentially linked to pyrotechnics according to reports.

Jan 1 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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