Authorities in Switzerland have released the identities of three teenagers who remain missing following a catastrophic fire at a popular ski resort bar on New Year's Eve. The blaze at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has claimed at least 40 lives and left 119 people injured.
Victims of the Crans-Montana Tragedy
The severity of burns sustained by victims is making formal identification extremely difficult, with officials warning the process could take weeks. Among those now confirmed as missing are three young people from different countries.
Charlotte Niddam is one of the missing. She previously attended Immanuel College, a private school in Hertfordshire, though her nationality has not been officially confirmed by Swiss authorities.
Arthur Brodard, a 16-year-old Swiss national from Lausanne, is also missing. His parents, Laetitia and Christophe Brodard, said their son was with around ten friends at the bar to celebrate the new year.
"We are so empty," Mr Brodard stated. "We think he could still be alive, so we still have hope of finding him." He described the terrifying moment the celebration turned to disaster, revealing: "They ordered a bottle of champagne with a sparkler. One or two minutes later, it was the apocalypse."
The third missing teenager is Alice Kallergis, a 15-year-old girl from Greece. Her brother, Romain, told Greek media: "We still know nothing about my sister."
Confirmed Fatalities and Ongoing Investigation
The first victim to be officially confirmed dead was Emanuele Galeppini, a 17-year-old Italian national and golf prodigy. The Italian Golf Federation confirmed his death earlier on Friday, 2nd January 2026.
The fire broke out on Wednesday evening at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, an international ski and golf destination in the Valais canton. Police have indicated a probable cause but full details of the investigation have not yet been made public.
A Community in Mourning
The scale of the tragedy has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit resort community and the international visitors who frequent it. The Brodard family noted that their son's group often met in the resort town, highlighting how the bar was a common gathering spot for young people.
With identification efforts expected to continue for weeks due to the severity of injuries, families of the missing face an agonising wait for news. The incident represents one of the deadliest fires in recent Swiss history and has prompted an outpouring of international sympathy and support for the victims and their families.
