Swiss authorities detain owner of bar where New Year’s fire killed 40
Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

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The New Year’s Eve fire occurred in a bar, Le Constellation, in the Swiss town of Crans-Montana.
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