Memorial for Swiss bar fire victims goes up in flames
Blaze probably caused by candles at makeshift tribute near Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, say policeA memorial for the victims of a deadly fire at a new year party in Switzerland itself caught fire early on Sunday, probably sparked by candles left burning inside, police have said.It was a...
<p>Blaze probably caused by candles at makeshift tribute near Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, say police</p><p>A memorial for the victims of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/01/switzerland-to-hold-five-days-of-mourning-after-dozens-killed-in-resort-fire">a deadly fire at a new year party</a> in Switzerland itself caught fire early on Sunday, probably sparked by candles left burning inside, police have said.</p><p>It was a makeshift tribute to the 41 people killed and the 115 injured in the fire that erupted in the early hours of 1 January at Le Constellation bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which was packed with mainly teenagers and young adults.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/08/memorial-for-swiss-bar-fire-victims-crans-montana-goes-up-in-flames">Continue reading...</a>
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