Police Identify First Four Victims of New Year's Eve Bar Fire in Swiss Ski Resort
Police have identified the first four victims of a New Year's Eve bar fire that occurred in a Swiss ski resort. The identified victims include two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, as well as two Swiss men aged 18 and 16. Their bodies have been returned to their families following extensive identification efforts. These identifications were made possible by careful work undertaken by police and the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Authorities continue to work on identifying the remaining victims, but no further details will be released out of respect for the families involved. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, as confirmed in a statement issued by the Valais cantonal police. The report was published on January 3, 2026, with updates to follow as the situation progresses.
