{"id":2527933,"date":"2026-01-01T11:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-injured-dozens-feared-dead-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-new-years-eve-celebration\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T11:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:40:33","slug":"hundreds-injured-dozens-feared-dead-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-new-years-eve-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-injured-dozens-feared-dead-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-new-years-eve-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds injured, dozens feared dead after fire at Swiss ski resort New Year&#8217;s Eve celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhundreds-injured-dozens-feared-dead-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-new-years-eve-celebration%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2527933&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at the Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year&#8217;s celebrations, leaving about 100 people injured and several dozen feared dead. Swiss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">emergency services<\/a> and firefighters from across the region responded,treating seriously injured victims and transporting them to hospitals in Sion,Lucerne,and geneva. Authorities said an attack has been ruled out and an inquiry is underway; witnesses told a CNN affiliate the blaze may have been sparked by sparklers in champagne bottles, but officials have not confirmed that. valais police commander Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Gisler emphasized victim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">care<\/a> as the immediate priority, and Attorney general B\u00e9atrice Pilloud stressed there is no indication of an attack. Several countries&#8217; citizens are believed to be among the victims, and international leaders, including the U.S. Embassy in Bern and french President Emmanuel Macron, offered condolences and support.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Hundreds injured, dozens feared dead after fire at Swiss ski resort New Year&rsquo;s Eve celebration<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2459859\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fires\/\">fire<\/a> at a popular ski resort bar in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/switzerland\/\">Swiss Alps<\/a> has left around 100 people injured, and several dozen feared dead.<\/p>\n<p>The fire in Cans-Montana, Switzerland, a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ski resort town<\/a>, began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was sparked at Le Constellation bar during a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-years\/\">New Year&rsquo;s<\/a> celebration. Swiss law enforcement officials announced at a Thursday afternoon <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o0CSdUHAXeY\">press conference<\/a> that most of the injured were seriously injured and that they were all being cared for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4393297\/democrat-mocks-comer-minnesota-fraud-hearings\/\">Democrat mocks Comer Minnesota fraud hearings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4393300\/2026-pivotal-year-trump-second-term\/\">2026 is a pivotal year for Trump&#8217;s second term<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4393277\/mamdani-begins-term-mayor-new-york-city\/\">Mamdani begins his term as mayor of New York City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;A significant intervention was carried out with firefighters from around the region and emergency services from across Switzerland. The priority was to take care of the victims, to provide first aid and to bring them to the various hospitals of the region in Sion, Lucerne, and Geneva,&rdquo; Frederic Gisler, commander of the Valais cantonal police, said.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials have ruled out the possibility of an attack, Beatrice Pilloud, attorney general of the Valais canton, said. Officials said the community is &ldquo;devastated&rdquo; and also said that people from several countries are believed to be among the victims.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are major investigations in order to identify the circumstances of the tragedy, and I can say at the moment that we are talking about a fire and there is no question of any form of attack,&rdquo; Pilloud said.<\/p>\n<p>Two witnesses of the fire told a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/world\/live-news\/switzerland-ski-resort-fire-live-intl-hnk?post-id=cmjvggp110000356p2rhrxq28\">CNN affiliate<\/a> that it was caused by sparklers in champagne bottles, but officials have not corroborated this.<\/p>\n<p>Several international leaders have also spoken out about the fire to send their condolences. The U.S. Embassy in Bern issued a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ch.usembassy.gov\/5\/\">statement<\/a> sending its thoughts and prayers to those who died and were injured in the fire, and their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4393300\/2026-pivotal-year-trump-second-term\/\">2026 IS A PIVOTAL YEAR FOR TRUMP&rsquo;S SECOND TERM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-injured-1-suspect-in-custody-following-shooting-at-philadelphia-transportation-station\/\" title=\"8 injured, 1 suspect in custody following shooting at Philadelphia transportation station\">emergency personnel<\/a> for their swift and courageous efforts,&rdquo; the Embassy said. &ldquo;We encourage U.S. citizens in Switzerland to notify family and friends of their safety.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Deep emotion following the fire in Crans-Montana. My thoughts go to the bereaved families and the injured. To Switzerland, to its people and to its authorities, I convey the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support,&rdquo; French President Emmanuel Macron said in an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EmmanuelMacron\/status\/2006688907279368266?s=20\">X post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss resort blaze: ~100 injured, dozens feared dead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2527934,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26001434981073.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[35224,3655,69875,47615,69874],"class_list":["post-2527933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-emergency-response","tag-fire","tag-mass-casualties","tag-new-years-eve","tag-swiss-ski-resort"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26001434981073.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2527933"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527933\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2527937,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527933\/revisions\/2527937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2527934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2527933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2527933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2527933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}