On 1 January 2026 at 01:30 CET, during New Year’s Eve celebrations, a fire and explosion erupted at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana, Valais, Switzerland, where over 100 people were present. The disaster killed 40 people and injured 116 others, many severely; intensive care units in Valais reached capacity, and victims were transported to hospitals across Switzerland and other European countries. Authorities believe the fire began when champagne bottles with lit “fountain candle” sparklers