Several Killed And Injured In Fire At Swiss Alpine Ski Resort New Year’s Party

A fire at a New Year’s party in a southern Swiss Alpine resort has left several people dead and others injured.

Valais police spokesperson Gaetan Lathion confirmed that the blaze broke out around 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026, at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana, a canton known for its upscale ski resorts.

“There are several injuries and several fatalities,” Lathion said, without providing exact numbers or details on the fire’s cause.

Authorities have announced that a joint press conference with police and the canton’s public prosecutor will take place at around 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) to provide further updates.