At least 40 young people died and over 115 were injured in a devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year’s Eve party. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight, reportedly ignited by flames spreading from a lit candle held by a bartender, leading to a chaotic crush as patrons attempted to escape through a narrow staircase. Vigils are being held as the community mourns one of Switzerland’s worst disasters, primarily affecting young victims. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, but officials have ruled out an attack.
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