Switzerland ski resort explosion updates: Multiple New Year revellers killed after huge fire rips through Crans-Montana bar

Here are the latest pictures we can show you from Crans-Montana where a major fire has resulted in multiple fatalities at a luxury ski resort.

Police said there had been an explosion of ‘unknown origin’ in the first official statement following the fire.

Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesman in Wallis canton in southwestern Switzerland said

The fire started around 1.30am this morning in a bar called Le Constellation.

More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead. We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists.

A helpline and reception centre has been set up for families seeking information about loved ones.

Swiss police have scheduled a press conference for 9am UK time to give further updates.

The fire broke out at a bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort town located in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

It is approximately two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern and is popular with British tourists.

Crans-Montana is a large ski resort that is home to 87 miles of mountain trails.

The community is in the heart of the Swiss Alps, just 25 miles north of the Matterhorn.

At the end of this month, it is due to host the FIS World Cup – a prestigious speed skiing competition.

At least 10 people have been killed and 10 others injured after an explosion at a luxury ski resort in Switzerland.

The blast occurred at around 1.30am local time (12.30am GMT) in the Constellation Bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana.

The tragedy unfolded as revellers welcomed in the New Year at the bar, which is popular with tourists.

Images published by local media show a building engulfed in flames and emergency services nearby.

There are reports the blast may have been caused by fireworks – however police say this is yet to be confirmed.

More than 100 people were inside the building at the time, according to Swiss radio station Rhone FM.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage after a devastating fire broke out at a luxury ski resort in Switzerland.

Swiss officials say there are ‘several dead’ although authorities are yet to confirm the number of fatalities following a blaze in the Constellation Bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana.

The fire broke out at 1:30am local time (12:30am GMT) as people celebrated the start of 2026.

We will bring you the latest updates on this developing story.