New Year's Fire in Swiss Ski Resort Kills Dozens

A deadly fire tore through a crowded bar in Switzerland early Monday. The blaze killed about 40 people and injured at least 115 others. The incident happened in a popular bar in the ski resort of Loèche-les-Bains. It occurred just after New Year's celebrations. Emergency services responded quickly. They transported the injured to hospitals across the region. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Local authorities have opened an investigation. They are working to identify the victims and determine what started the fire. The resort is in the canton of Valais, a famous area for winter sports. The community is in shock following the tragedy.