CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland: The first bodies were identified on Saturday after the deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, including two minors.
Dozens of people badly burnt in the fire on Thursday in the glitzy Alpine town were taken to nearby countries for urgent treatment, while authorities pointed the finger at lit sparklers attached to beverage bottles igniting foam on the ceiling.
Police in Switzerland’s southwestern Wallis canton said on Saturday that investigators identified the remains of four young Swiss nationals who perished in the fire, including a girl and a boy, both aged 16.
Police said the bodies had been returned to their families as efforts continue to identify the other victims.
On Friday, the authorities said that 113 of the 119 people who were injured in the blaze had been identified, with most of those hurt remaining in serious condition.
