Switzerland ski resort explosion updates: Multiple New Year revellers killed after huge fire rips through Crans-Montana bar

Multiple people are feared dead following a devastating fire at a ski resort bar in Switzerland which broke out during the early hours of New Year.

  • 01 января 2026, 12:01

Multiple people are feared dead following a devastating fire at a ski resort bar in Switzerland which broke out during the early hours of New Year.

Follow the latest updates below 

08:55

Swiss Police to give updates at press conference

Police said there had been an explosion of 'unknown origin' in the first official statement following the fire.

Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesman in Wallis canton in southwestern Switzerland said

The fire started around 1.30am this morning in a bar called Le Constellation.
More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead. We're just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists.

A helpline and reception centre has been set up for families seeking information about loved ones.

Swiss police have scheduled a press conference for 9am UK time to give further updates.

08:46

Where did deadly ski resort blaze break out in Switzerland?

epa12620168 Police officers stand near the site where a fire broke out at Le Constellation bar and lounge following an explosion in the early hours of New Year's Eve, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 01 January 2026. According to regional media, the incident caused several deaths and injuries, while the exact cause of the blaze was not immediately known, Swiss cantonal police said. EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE

The fire broke out at a bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort town located in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

It is approximately two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern and is popular with British tourists.

Crans-Montana is a large ski resort that is home to 87 miles of mountain trails.

The community is in the heart of the Swiss Alps, just 25 miles north of the Matterhorn.

At the end of this month, it is due to host the FIS World Cup - a prestigious speed skiing competition.

08:38

Top story: Explosion ripped through bar during New Year celebrations

At least 10 people have been killed and 10 others injured after an explosion at a luxury ski resort in Switzerland.

The blast occurred at around 1.30am local time (12.30am GMT) in the Constellation Bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana.

The tragedy unfolded as revellers welcomed in the New Year at the bar, which is popular with tourists.

Images published by local media show a building engulfed in flames and emergency services nearby.

There are reports the blast may have been caused by fireworks - however police say this is yet to be confirmed.

More than 100 people were inside the building at the time, according to Swiss radio station Rhone FM.

08:32

Multiple people killed after fire breaks out at luxury Swiss ski resort

Hello and welcome to our live coverage after a devastating fire broke out at a luxury ski resort in Switzerland.

Swiss officials say there are 'several dead' although authorities are yet to confirm the number of fatalities following a blaze in the Constellation Bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana.

The fire broke out at 1:30am local time (12:30am GMT) as people celebrated the start of 2026.

We will bring you the latest updates on this developing story.

New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana, Valais: An explosion or fire occurred during a celebration. There are several fatalities and numerous seriously injured and uninjured people.

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