Former British schoolgirl confirmed dead after Swiss ski resort fire
Final 16 victims of Swiss ski resort fire identified
- A fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland killed 40 people and injured 119 others.
- All 40 victims have now been identified, including 15-year-old Charlotte Niddam, a former pupil at Immanuel College in Hertfordshire.
- Charlotte Niddam, who held British, French, and Israeli nationalities, was among the last victims identified, with her family announcing her funeral is expected in Paris.
- Swiss authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the bar managers on suspicion of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire.
- Investigators believe the blaze was ignited by sparkling candles on Champagne bottles coming into contact with the ceiling, prompting a review of safety regulations and escape routes.