### Summary of the New York Post X Post and the Incident


The New York Post (@nypost) shared a post on January 1, 2026, reporting a tragic fire and explosion at **Le Constellation bar** in the upscale Swiss Alps ski resort of **Crans-Montana**. The headline stated: "40 people dead, 100 hurt after fire rips through New Year’s party at Swiss ski resort." The post linked to their article and included an image showing emergency vehicles and the snowy scene outside the bar.


### What Happened

- The incident occurred around **1:30 a.m. local time on January 1, 2026**, shortly after New Year's Eve celebrations turned into 2026.

- The bar, a popular spot with a capacity of about 300 people (plus terrace), was crowded with revelers, many of them tourists from various nationalities.

- Witnesses reported hearing explosions, likely caused by a rapid flashover (where heat builds up and ignites gases violently) rather than a bomb or deliberate device.

- Emergency services responded massively: helicopters, ambulances, firefighters, and a no-fly zone was imposed over the area.


### Casualties and Response

- Reports consistently indicate **dozens presumed dead** (with figures around 40 cited by sources like the Italian Foreign Ministry, based on Swiss police information) and **approximately 100 injured**, many seriously with severe burns.

- Victims include international tourists; identification is ongoing and challenging due to burn injuries.

- Swiss authorities have ruled out terrorism or arson—it's being treated as an accidental fire (possibly sparked by something like indoor fireworks igniting the ceiling, per one unconfirmed report from Italy's ambassador).

- Hospitals in the region were overwhelmed, with patients transferred to larger cities like Lausanne and Zurich.

- A helpline and support center were set up for families.


### Broader Context

This tragedy has shocked Switzerland and the international community, turning what should have been a festive night into a national mourning event. Crans-Montana is a luxury resort known for skiing, golf, and views of peaks like the Matterhorn. The investigation is in its early stages, focusing on fire safety and prevention in crowded venues.


Condolences have poured in globally, and posts on X (including replies to the NY Post) are mostly expressing heartbreak and prayers for the victims and families.


Sources: Aggregated from reports by BBC, Reuters, AP, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, CBS News, and others (as of early January 1, 2026—numbers may be updated as rescue operations continue).