Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar

The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.

Police inspect the Le Constellation bar after a fire broke out during a New Year’s celebration, in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026. Alessandro della Valle/Keystone via AP

Dozens have died and at least 115 others have been injured after a fire broke out during New Year’s celebrations at a bar in the Swiss Alps, local police said on Jan. 1.

The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying “around 40” were dead.