In Crans-Montana, Switzerland, a memorial tent commemorating the victims of a deadly bar fire that occurred on New Year's Eve has been destroyed by fire. The tent, set up near the Le Constellation bar, contained candles, flowers, and condolence messages for the 41 people who lost their lives and the 115 who were injured in the incident. The fire, which was particularly devastating for young people celebrating New Year's, claimed some of the lives of teenagers as young as 14.

The owners of the bar, a French couple, have faced multiple charges relating to the incident, including involuntary manslaughter and negligence, due to the lack of mandatory annual fire inspections since 2019. The fire has raised significant concerns about safety regulations and accountability in public venues, especially those catering to young crowds during large celebrations.

According to local police, the memorial tent caught fire possibly due to the memorial candles inside, although thankfully, there were no injuries reported in the incident that occurred on Saturday morning. This dramatic sequence of events highlights not only the tragic losses from the original fire but also the ongoing impact on the community as they attempt to remember and honor the victims.