A signboard of the “Le Constellation” bar, after a fire during a New Year’s Eve party where dozens died and many others were injured, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 2, 2026. Stephanie Lecocq/ReutersA devastating New Year’s Eve fire that tore through a crowded ski resort bar in Switzerland, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119 others, was likely sparked by decorative flares attached to champagne bottles that ignited the ceiling, according to Swiss officials.Chief prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud told reporters on Jan. 2 that investigators have now confirmed central elements of their initial theory about the fire at Le Constellation, the popular Crans-Montana nightlife venue where the blaze erupted with devastating speed.
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