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How many died in the Swiss fire?

Asked 18 days ago

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Approximately 40 people died in the Swiss Alps bar fire in Crans-Montana, according to multiple official sources and reports. The death toll may rise as identification and rescue efforts continue.

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Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers

Euronews · 19 days ago
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Euronews
19 days ago
  • Fire at Crans-Montana bar killed at least 40, injured about 115 14s
  • Victim identification may take days or weeks, officials say 23s
  • First identified victim is 16-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Gallepini 29s
  • Witnesses saw bartender with lit candle before flames spread 47s
  • Officials have ruled out attack as cause of fire 1m 10s

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Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers
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Euronews
19 days ago
Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers

The blaze killed at least 40 people and injured about 115 others.

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire
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DW News
19 days ago
Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

A deadly fire killed around 40 people at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Survivor recounts deadly New Year’s bar fire in Swiss Alps
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CBS News
19 days ago
Survivor recounts deadly New Year’s bar fire in Swiss Alps

A deadly fire broke out during a New Year celebration at a bar in the Swiss Alps, killing around 40 people.

Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
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Euronews
19 days ago
Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire

At least 40 people were killed after a fire broke out during a Basque New Year celebration in Crans-Montana.

Teen recalls how she escaped deadly Swiss bar fire
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Reuters
19 days ago
Teen recalls how she escaped deadly Swiss bar fire

Officials reported the blaze killed around 40 people and injured 115.

Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire
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DW News
19 days ago
Mourners gather for vigil after Swiss ski resort fire

A New Year's Eve fire killed dozens in a crowded bar, leaving locals and tourists in shock.

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire in Swiss ski resort bar
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Reuters
20 days ago
Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire in Swiss ski resort bar

Police cordons and forensic tents surrounded a bar where dozens were killed in a fire early Thursday in the Swiss ski resort of Kran, Montana.

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