Swiss police said that on New Year's Day, a New Year's party at a bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana resulted in a deadly fire, which has caused about 40 deaths and around 115 injuries. Police stated that many of the victims were young people, and the process of identifying their identities may take several days. The area is known for its high-end resort, with views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. The investigation is still ongoing. Authorities initially concluded that the fire spread rapidly under "flashover" conditions and led to a backdraft. Witnesses told the media that it was suspected that fireworks inserted into champagne bottles caused the fire, but authorities emphasized that the cause has not been confirmed yet. Social media videos showed that crowds panicked and ran away from the outside of Le Constellation bar, with witnesses saying they heard screams and saw many people fall down. Police said they will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire and the safety measures at the scene.
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