'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, one of the top-ranked ski destinations in Europe, after the fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day......

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A devastating fire at a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day is believed to have killed several dozen people and injured around 100 others. Police are investigating the cause, but do not suspect an "attack."

Several dozen people are presumed dead and approximately 100 people were injured, many seriously, at the Le Constellation bar.
Frederic Gisler, police commander in the Wallis canton, confirmed the casualties.
The incident occurred around 1:30 am (0030 GMT) on New Year's Day, prompting a state of emergency in Wallis hospitals.

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