40 killed in Swiss bar fire, 100 injured

A fire at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured over 100.

Investigators are blaming lit sparklers stuck inside champagne bottles for igniting the ceiling.

The victims were mostly young partygoers, and many of the 119 injured remain in critical condition, with some taken to nearby countries for treatment.

The tragedy has deeply affected Switzerland, with families awaiting news of loved ones.

The incident is considered one of the worst tragedies in the country's history.

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