A survivor who escaped the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations has recalled the moment he saw party-goers trying to flee “in a frenzy”. At least 40 people died and 115 people were injured after a fire tore through the bar in Crans Montana, where hundreds had gathered to ring in the new year, shortly after midnight on Thursday (1 January). Nathan Huguenin, 19, said he is still in shock from the incident and cannot sleep. ”I saw people completely burned. I saw people dying. Honestly, it was quite complicated and quite difficult to stomach,” he recalled. The exact cause of the blaze is not yet known, but officials have ruled out an attack.

BERLIN: A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Year’s celebrations. Local media reported that police had confirmed fatalities and injuries…

A 'fire of undetermined origin' broke out in a bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana, police said in a statement, adding that 'a major emergency response is…

Explosion at Crans-Montana venue triggers deadly fire as revellers welcomed 2026

The Guardian's Chris Michael reports from the scene where investigations are still ongoing