Several Killed and Multiple Injured in Fire at Bar in Swiss Ski Resort Crans-Montana

Several Killed and Multiple Injured in Fire at Bar in Swiss Ski Resort Crans-Montana

Several people have been killed and a number of others injured following a fire at a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss police have confirmed.

The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day, during what authorities say was a busy period linked to New Year celebrations. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a fire at a bar premises, with some reports indicating an explosion may have preceded the blaze. Police have not yet officially confirmed the cause.

Swiss police stated that multiple fatalities have been confirmed, though exact numbers have not yet been released. Several people were also injured and taken to nearby hospitals, with the severity of injuries still being assessed.

The bar is located in Crans-Montana, a high-profile international ski resort in the Valais canton, known for attracting large numbers of tourists during the winter season. Local media report that the venue was crowded at the time of the incident, adding to the complexity of the emergency response.

Firefighters, police, and medical teams responded rapidly, and the area around the bar was sealed off. Authorities have established a support and information centre for relatives, while specialist investigators examine the scene.

At this stage, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Police have said it is too early to speculate on whether the incident was accidental or linked to a technical or structural failure. A formal police briefing is expected later today, which is likely to provide further clarity on casualty figures and the circumstances leading up to the fire.

The incident has shocked both locals and visitors in the resort, casting a sombre mood over what is typically one of the busiest and most celebratory nights of the year in Alpine ski towns.

This is a developing story, and updates will follow as Swiss authorities release further confirmed information.

Aaron Joyce

Newswire, LTT Media

Newsdesk

1 January 2026

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