Disbelief and shock have spread across the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana after a devastating fire engulfed a popular bar on New Year’s Day. Locals and tourists alike struggled to comprehend how such a tragedy could occur in a high-end, family-friendly Alpine destination known for strong safety standards and modern infrastructure. The fire at Le Constellation, a well-known bar in the heart of the resort, has left the community reeling.

Le Constellation, located near the cinema and frequented by both residents and visitors, was a gathering spot especially popular among young people. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as people escaped through windows and others suffered serious burns. Some tourists initially mistook the sound of ambulances for routine holiday excesses, only to later realise the severity of the incident. Many are now anxiously trying to trace friends and acquaintances who may have been inside the bar.

By morning, the usually lively centre of Crans-Montana was cordoned off, creating an eerie silence in what is normally the resort’s beating heart. As skiers and visitors awoke, crowds gathered near the police barriers seeking information, while flowers were laid outside the damaged bar. The scale of the cordon, road closures and emergency response underscored the magnitude of the disaster, leaving residents and visitors united in grief and disbelief.

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