All 116 people injured in a bar fire at a Swiss ski resort have now been identified, officials have said.
Forty people were killed when a fire tore through a busy venue in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, with victims' ages ranging from 14 to 39 years old.
While the deceased had all previously been identified, work has been ongoing to establish the identities of the injured, some of whom remain in critical condition.
Swiss police confirmed that 83 people are still hospitalized, with the injured including at least 12 nationalities.
Most of the injured suffered severe burns, which in some cases hindered identification, authorities reported.
Investigators initially reported 119 injuries, but that number was later revised downwards. A criminal investigation has been launched into the French couple who managed the Le Constellation bar, a popular venue among the younger crowd in the ski resort town, where the drinking age is 16.
Preliminary investigations suggest that sparklers carried too close to the ceiling likely ignited the fire.
Beatrice Pilloud, the lead prosecutor from Valais canton, stated investigators will examine if the acoustic foam on the venue's ceiling contributed to the incident and whether it complies with safety regulations.
Details have started emerging about some of the victims. Among those who tragically lost their lives was 15-year-old Charlotte Niddam, a pupil at two UK schools. Her family expressed their deep sorrow in a social media post.
Arthur Brodard, 16, and junior golfer Emanuele Galeppini, also 16, were also confirmed among the victims, with tributes pouring in from their communities.
