
Crans-Montana bar fire death toll rises to 24 as police identify 16 more victims
Police have identified 16 more victims from the Crans-Montana bar fire, raising the death toll to 24, including a 14-year-old Swiss girl and nine victims under 18. Victims included Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, and French nationals, reflecting the international crowd at the New Year's event. Early investigations suggest sparklers attached to bottles may have ignited the fire, but inquiries are ongoing as families await answers.