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Deadly Crans-Montana Bar Fire Sparks Safety Reforms

1/1/2026

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  • A fire at a Crans-Montana bar on New Year's Day left dozens dead and 100 injured.
  • It adds to nightclub-fire history, including the 2009 Lame Horse fire in Russia (152 killed) and the 2003 Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island (100 deaths).
  • The 1942 Boston Cocoanut Grove fire remains the deadliest U.S. incident, with 492 lives lost.
  • These events have spurred stricter safety rules, including sprinkler systems and accessible exits.