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Swiss ski bar inferno: about 40 dead and over 100 injured

A catastrophic New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana killed roughly 40 people and injured more than 100 many critically as investigators probe whether champagne sparklers or decorative flares sparked a rapid flashover

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40 - Approximate number killed in the Swiss Alps bar fire

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