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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year’s party
A devastating fire occurred at a New Year's party in a Swiss ski resort, resulting in approximately 40 fatalities and numerous injuries. Eyewitnesses reported panic among the attendees as they attempt...
Dozens feared dead in explosion and fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year celebrations
A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations left several dozen people presumed dead and approximately 100 injured. Rescue teams are investigating ...
Swiss ski resort bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A devastating fire broke out early on January 1st at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident joins the list of catastrophic fires at entertainm...
Criminal case opened against managers of Swiss bar after deadly fire
On New Year's Day, a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, led to the death of at least 40 individuals. As a result, criminal charges have been filed against the bar's management...
Footage shows government buildings on fire in Iran amid ongoing protests
Videos circulating on social media and independently verified show a government building burning in Karaj, Iran during the night of January 9th, 2026. This incident is part of a wave of protests that ...
Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire killing 40 held in custody
Swiss investigators have stated that they believe festive candles situated on champagne bottles at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ignited the blaze due to excessive proximity with the ceiling. ...
Managers of Swiss bar face negligence probe after fatal New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40
Swiss authorities have initiated an investigation into the managers of a bar where a fire during a New Year's Eve party led to the deaths of 40 people. The suspects are accused of involuntary homicide...
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire
Investigators are working on identifying victims from a fire at the Le Constellation bar during a New Year’s Eve party in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where approximately 40 people died. Among the iden...
Swiss president postpones New Year’s speech after ski resort fire
A fire broke out at a bar in Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Due to this incident, the Swiss president has postponed their planned New Year’s speech....
University of Hong Kong cites ‘instability’ as it denies mourning venue after fire
The University of Hong Kong denied students access to a venue for mourning victims of the Tai Po fire, citing 'social instability' and 'force majeure'. The university's spokesman stated they followed ...
‘I thought of pushing wife out window’: Hong Kong fire survivors recount escape
Residents from the Shek Kip Mei Estate in Hong Kong recount their harrowing experience during a fire that broke out on Sunday morning. One survivor, surnamed Chow, opened his front door to face dense ...
1 dead, more than 200 evacuated after fire breaks out in Hong Kong flat
A fire broke out at a public housing flat in Shek Kip Mei Estate, Kowloon, resulting in one fatality and the evacuation of more than 200 residents. The incident occurred on Sunday morning with thick s...
Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms were followed
Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation bar in a Swiss ski resort where 40 people died in a fire during New Year's Eve celebrations, claims safety standards were followed. He states the establishme...
85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition
Approximately 85% of those injured in the Tai Po fire have been discharged from hospitals, with the remaining individuals in stable condition. Health authorities reported that affected residents recei...
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 elderly residents
A fire broke out in a retirement home in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia on Sunday evening, resulting in the death of sixteen elderly residents. The incident occurred while the residents were asleep...
‘I cannot sleep soundly’: helper battles trauma, job insecurity after Hong Kong fire
Siti Zulaikho, a 41-year-old Indonesian domestic worker, describes her life post-Hong Kong's worst fire in decades as chaotic. She was among over 200 helpers living in Wang Fuk Court when the fire bro...
Explosions Rock Rubber Plant in Russia's Tula
A major fire broke out overnight at the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant in Russia’s Tula region, according to NASA satellite data. The cause of the incident is still under investigation....
Georgian restaurant fire in Tallinn Old Town caused by unclean ventilation system
A fire occurred on December 30 at Tbilisi Restaurant in Tallinn's historical district. It started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the roof of a three-story building. Rescue workers stated that re...
Fire-displaced Hongkongers staying in hostels appeal for more time to find homes
Individuals displaced by the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong are demanding more time to secure permanent housing before being evicted from temporary accommodations like youth hostels on January 31. The Home ...
Investigators say sparklers started deadly fire
Investigators have concluded that sparklers were responsible for starting a fatal fire. Further details about casualties and circumstances surrounding the incident are not provided....
Rescue workers tackled fire at Tallinn Old Town restaurant on Tuesday
On December 30, rescue workers responded to and controlled a fire that occurred in the kitchen of an Old Town restaurant in Tallinn....
1 dead as fire in Hong Kong high-rise flat forces mass evacuation of residents
A fatal fire broke out at a high-rise apartment in Hong Kong's New Territories on Sunday morning, leading to the evacuation of approximately 320 residents. A 56-year-old man died while a 54-year-old w...