The first victim of the Swiss ski resort fire has been named as Emanuele Galeppini, an Italian teen golfer. Instagram/@federazioneitalianagolf(Image: Instagram/@federazioneitalianagolf)

First Swiss fire victim named as 100 people in critical condition after Crans-Montana tragedy

Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year’s celebration

by · The Mirror

The first victim of the Crans-Montana ski resort fire has been named as Emanuele Galeppini, an Italian teen golfer.

He was named by the Italian Golf Federation, which said it mourned the passing of a "young athlete who embodied passion and authentic values. In this time of great sorrow, our thoughts go out to his family and all those who loved him. "

It comes as up to 100 people are fighting for their lives after a fire tore through ski resort bar during New Year celebrations. Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year’s celebration.

Emergency services rushing to the scene at Le Constellation bar( Image: X)

And now Valais State Councillor Stéphane Ganzer estimates that "80 to 100 people are in a state of absolute emergency" out of those 115. "I think a large number of them are in critical condition," he said. "The situation is evolving."

Authorities are also still trying to identify some of the victims in hospital due to the extent of their injuries. "Of the hundred or so people hospitalized, many are not identified," added Mr Ganzer.

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