Are Swiss fire victims identified?

Asked 2 days ago

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Swiss authorities have identified all 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire, with most being young adults and teenagers. Identification was complex due to severe burns, requiring DNA samples. Families have begun mourning as investigations continue into possible criminal negligence.

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Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

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Fire at packed bar killed 40 and injured over 100 on New Year's Eve 12s
All victims identified; youngest were 14 and 15 years old 22s
Community mourns, with many victims being local teenagers and young adults 29s
Authorities are investigating two bar managers for criminal negligence 1m 35s
At least 11 survivors remain hospitalized, most in intensive care 1m 42s

References

Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

CBC News

2 days ago

Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

Officials have identified all 40 victims; the youngest were 14 and 15 years old. Most victims were young adults and teenagers.

Hundreds march in silence to honour Swiss Alps bar fire victims

Euronews

2 days ago

Hundreds march in silence to honour Swiss Alps bar fire victims

Valais cantonal police announced 16 new victims identified, most aged between 13 and 25.

First four victims identified in Crans-Montana bar fire

Euronews

3 days ago

First four victims identified in Crans-Montana bar fire

Swiss police announced the first four victims of a deadly fire at a Crans-Montana ski resort bar have been identified.

Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers

Euronews

4 days ago

Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers

Authorities stated identification of all victims may take days or weeks.

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

DW News

4 days ago

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

Investigators say it could take days to identify all the victims, causing an agonising wait for parents and friends.

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

DW News

5 days ago

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

Authorities prioritize identifying the deceased so bodies can be returned to families, a process expected to take time.

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire in Swiss ski resort bar

Reuters

5 days ago

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire in Swiss ski resort bar

Authorities are working to return victims' bodies to their families.

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