An explosive fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps killed multiple people and injured others during New Year’s celebrations, police said.
The blaze happened in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said.
“The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called ‘Le Constellation,'” police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathion said. “More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead.”
Investigators were working to determine the cause of the fire, police said.
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“We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.
A reception center and helpline have been established for impacted families, Lathion said.
A news conference was scheduled by police for 10 a.m. The community is in the heart of the Swiss Alps, about 25 miles north of the Matterhorn.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
