Switzerland Mourns 40 Dead in New Year's Bar Fire

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Switzerland Mourns 40 Dead in New Year's Bar Fire
Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Sunday. The country honored 40 people killed in a fire at a popular bar last week. The blaze broke out during New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana. The Alpine resort is known for skiing and luxury tourism. National flags flew at half-mast across the country. A memorial service was held in the town's main sports hall. Swiss leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the service. The fire is one of Switzerland's deadliest in recent decades. Local police are still investigating the cause of the fire. The tragedy has shocked the small nation and the international community.