• All 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire have been identified, including 26 teenagers.
• Swiss authorities will hold a national day of mourning on January 9.
• Over 119 people were injured in the fire, many requiring specialized hospital treatment.
• Culpability investigations focus on the bar's owners for potential negligent manslaughter.
• The likely cause of the fire involved sparklers igniting flammable ceiling materials.

Swiss authorities have confirmed the identification of all 40 victims who perished in the New Year’s Eve bar fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. Among the deceased, 26 were teenagers, including nationals from France and Switzerland. Valais Police announced on January 4 that the tragedy had resulted in more than 119 injuries, with many victims suffering severe burns, leading to widespread grief in the nation Channel News Asia.

In response to the tragedy, Switzerland has organized a national day of mourning for January 9, during which church bells will sound at 2:00 pm, and a moment of silence will be observed across the country. Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion expressed heartfelt condolences from around the world, noting that even the Pope had sent messages of solidarity and compassion for the victims' families The Local and Le Monde.

As the investigation unfolds, the bar's owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, are under scrutiny for potential criminal negligence. They are being investigated for manslaughter by negligence as well as bodily harm and arson by negligence following claims that safety regulations were ignored. Initial assessments indicate that the fire may have been ignited by sparklers that ignited the highly flammable foam on the ceiling of the bar, which had a capacity of 300 patrons Le Monde, The Local, and Channel News Asia.

The community has come together in mourning, with hundreds attending memorial services. One poignant note was shared by Pastor Gilles Cavin, who said, "We are here to express our compassion, our solidarity," as crowds gathered in the church despite the freezing temperatures, highlighting the emotional impact of the tragedy on the local populace The Local and Channel News Asia.