The Swiss town of Crans-Montana will contribute CHF1 million to a foundation that is being set up to support the victims of a fatal New Year’s Eve fire. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This Crans-Montana council has settled on a sum of money that represents CHF100 for each inhabitant of the town. The funds will be donated to the Fire Victims' Aid Foundation, which is currently being established. + ‘For us, 2026 doesn’t exist’: parent of Swiss bar fire victim A catastrophic fire at Le Constellation bar on New Year’s Eve claimed 41 lives and left more than 100 injured, many suffering with severe burns. The foundation fund aims to provide concrete support to the affected families and demonstrate the solidarity of the local community, said town mayor Nicolas Féraud. + Swiss canton sets up CH10m fire victim support fund "We are aware that money will not erase any wounds, we hope to be able to support the families affected by this tragedy and demonstrate the ...
