Tragedy at Ski Resort: New Year's Fire Kills Dozens, Teen Golfer Among First Identified

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Tragedy at Ski Resort: New Year's Fire Kills Dozens, Teen Golfer Among First Identified
Swiss investigators worked Friday to identify victims of a deadly fire. The blaze destroyed a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the popular ski resort of Crans-Montana. Approximately 40 people were killed. The first victim publicly named was Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old Italian golfer who lived in Dubai. He is among several possible Italian victims. Authorities expect more identifications to follow. The fire engulfed the Le Constellation bar. Officials report the burns were so severe that identifying the victims is a difficult process. Most of the people at the party were young.