Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jan 1, 2026 (AFP) - Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

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2026-01-02

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year. Around 40 people died and more than 100 were injured in the blaze that ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar around 1:30 am (0030 GMT). The atmosphere among those who came to mourn the tragedy was deathly quiet. Many of those......

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