What is the Crans-Montana family hotline number?

The family hotline number is 0848 112 117. This is the central coordination point for relatives of people potentially affected by the fire.

What is the toll of the Crans-Montana fire?

Toll confirmed at the January 1, 2026 press conference at 5:15 PM: 40 deaths confirmed, 115 injured (most seriously). The fire broke out around 1:30 AM at Le Constellation bar.

Is the Crans-Montana fire a terrorist attack?

No. Prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud confirmed this is a fire. It is NOT a terrorist attack. The explosions resulted from the fire, not from an explosive device.

Last update: 1 January 2026 at 19:35

Crans-Montana Crisis: Le Constellation Fire

Night of December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026, around 1:30 AM, in Crans-Montana (Valais). Toll: 40 deaths confirmed, 115 injured (most seriously). Confirmed cause: fire (not a terrorist attack). Flags at half-mast for 5 days at Federal Palace.

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Timeline of confirmed events

01/01 - 5:15 PM: Press conference with Guy Parmelin. Confirmed toll: 40 deaths, 115 injured. Flags at half-mast for 5 days.
01/01 - 10:00 AM: First press conference. Prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud confirms: fire, NOT a terrorist attack.
01/01 - 8:15 AM: President Guy Parmelin cancels his New Year's address.
01/01 - 5:30 AM: State of emergency declared. 13 helicopters, 42 ambulances deployed.
01/01 - 1:30 AM: Fire breaks out at "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana.

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Official updates

🏛️ Official source 1 Jan · 16:15

Conférence de presse avec le Président Guy Parmelin. Bilan confirmé : 40 décès, 115 blessés (la plupart gravement). Les drapeaux sont en berne pour 5 jours au Palais fédéral.

🏛️ Official source 1 Jan · 10:00

Le Conseil d'État valaisan déclare la « situation particulière ». Ce statut légal permet de mobiliser des ressources extra-cantonales et fédérales.

🏛️ Official source 1 Jan · 09:00

Première conférence de presse officielle. La procureure Béatrice Pilloud confirme qu'il s'agit d'un incendie. Ce n'est PAS un attentat.

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