In brief
An 18-year-old Swiss national has died from injuries sustained in a fire at a popular bar on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. This brings the tragic death toll to 41, with many others still hospitalized. The investigation points to safety violations as the cause, and criminal proceedings are underway against the bar owners for negligence.
A teenager who was injured in a deadly bar fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has died in the hospital, taking the official death toll to 41. The local public prosecutor announced that the teenage victim passed away on January 31 in Zurich. No further information about the victim was released. The fire at Le Constellation bar, known for attracting a younger crowd, injured approximately 116 people, many with severe burns. As of the latest reports, 44 patients remain hospitalized, some being treated abroad. Investigations suggest the fire began when sparklers ignited soundproof foam in the bar's basement, where safety inspections had not been conducted for five years. The bar owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, face serious allegations including manslaughter by negligence. Criminal proceedings are also underway against local officials responsible for fire safety.
