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People light candles near the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

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Video. False images and misleading claims circulate after Crans-Montana fire

Updated: 07/01/2026 - 16:48 GMT+1

A deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has prompted false images and narratives about the blaze's origin to spread online.

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