Tragedy in Crans-Montana: Fire leads to the death of 40 young people
January 6, 2026
A deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar claimed the lives of 40 young people, mostly teenagers, during celebrations for the arrival of 2026. Initial estimates suggest the fire started from fireworks being used by patrons. Twenty-six of the deceased were aged between 14 and 18, coming from seven different countries. The tragedy has international repercussions, with some victims identified only through DNA. The confirmation of 15-year-old Alice Kallegeri's death caused deep sorrow in Greece.