Switzerland Holds Silence for 40 Fire Victims
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The nation of Switzerland observed a minute of silence today for the 40 people who died in a recent bar fire in Crans-Montana.
Residents gathered in solemn remembrance. At a makeshift memorial, flowers were placed to honor the victims.
The fire, which occurred in a popular alpine resort town, is one of Switzerland's deadliest in recent decades. The cause remains under investigation.