Crans-Montana Fire: At Least 40 Dead and 115 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Blaze

A devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed around 40 lives and injured 115 others, according to local police. The blaze erupted in the early hours of New Year's Day when the bar was reportedly filled with Swiss residents and tourists celebrating the holiday. Officials have confirmed the incident is being treated as a fire, with no signs of an attack. Among the victims, 17-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini is feared dead, as reported by multiple media outlets, although the Italian government has yet to officially confirm this. The Italian Golf Federation paid tribute to him as a passionate young athlete. Several victims remain unidentified, and authorities have warned that it may take days or weeks to complete the identification process. Emergency services have transported the injured to hospitals across Switzerland and beyond. Numerous critically injured patients are housed in specialist burn units, which are reported to