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.

Tragic explosion at Crans Montana ski resort bar kills several and injures many during New Year's celebrations, police report.

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…