The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
03 January,2026 05:58 PM IST
The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
03 January,2026 05:55 PM IST
The FBI says it has thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old suspect before any harm could occur. Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill near Charlotte, attempted to provide material support to ISIS after making contact with individuals he believed were affiliated with the terror group. Authorities say those contacts were actually FBI undercover agents.
03 January,2026 02:47 AM IST
A devastating New Year’s Eve tragedy has shaken Switzerland and the global sporting community. A highly rated teenage golfer has been identified as the first confirmed victim in the deadly fire that tore through Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Authorities confirm that at least 47 people lost their lives, while more than 115 others, many of them young, were injured and rushed to hospitals. A chilling image from inside the bar has now gone viral, capturing the exact moment sparks reached the ceiling’s foam insulation. Investigators believe sparklers placed in champagne bottles may have ignited the ceiling material, causing flames to spread within seconds. WATCH
02 January,2026 10:07 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
