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Swiss ski resort blaze: about 40 killed

A New Year s Eve fire ripped through a packed bar at the Crans Montana ski resort leaving roughly 40 people dead and over 100 injured. Rescue teams and burn units are struggling as authorities begin the painful task of identifying victims

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40 - Approximate number killed in Swiss ski resort New Year s fire

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Swiss ski resort blaze: about 40 killed

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