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Swiss ski bar blaze: Dozens dead, scores injured

A devastating fire tore through Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana during New Year’s celebrations, leaving about 40 people dead and more than 100 injured. Authorities are racing to identify victims while investigators probe sparks, sparklers, and structural hazards.

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40 - Approximate confirmed dead in Swiss ski resort fire

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