At Least 47 Dead After New Year Fire Engulfs Swiss Ski Resort Bar

Forensic experts announced that identifying the 47 victims of a Swiss bar fire may take weeks as they utilize DNA and dental records.The disaster at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana occurred during New Year celebrations when flaming champagne bottles ignited the ceiling.Axel Clavier described his narrow escape through a window as Guy Parmelin declared five days of national mourning across Switzerland.