All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified

All 116 people injured in a bar fire at a Swiss ski resort have been identified, officials said.

On New Year’s Eve, a fire broke out in a busy place in Crans-Montana, killing 40 people. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 39 years old.

when the dead have been identified beforeEfforts are underway to identify the injured, some of whom remain in critical condition.

Swiss police confirmed on Monday that 83 people were still being treated in hospitals and the injured were from at least 12 countries.

Police said most of the injured suffered severe burns and in some cases could not be identified.

Investigators said a total of 119 people were injured, but that number was revised down in the latest news.

criminal investigation French couple launched He manages Le Constellation bar, popular with the younger crowd in the ski resort town, where the drinking age is 16.

A preliminary investigation found the likely cause of the fire was a bottle of fireworks that was too close to the ceiling.

Beatrice Pilloud, chief prosecutor of Valais canton, said in a statement that investigators were looking into whether acoustic foam on the ceiling of the venue was “the cause of the problem” and “whether it complied with regulations.”

Details are beginning to emerge about some of the people who lost their lives in the tragedy.

among them Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, is a pupil at two British schools. Her family wrote on social media: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister Charlotte.”

Arthur Brodard, 16, died in the fire, his mother confirmed.

“We can begin to mourn knowing that he is in peace and light,” she said in a video message.

Italian media said 16-year-old teenage golfer Emanuele Galeppini was also among the victims.

The Italian Golf Federation pays tribute to “young athletes full of passion and real values”.