Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their livesA person pays tribute next to the candles placed for the victims outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party where several people died and others were injured, according to Swiss police, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Source: The Standard January 03, 2026 04:32 UTC