Security Alert – Fire in Crans-Montana – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland – January 1, 2026
Location: Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais, Switzerland
Event: Fire at Le Constellation bar on January 1, 2026
The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports of a fire in the early hours of January 1, 2026, at Le Constellation, a bar in Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais. U.S. citizens affected by the incident should contact Swiss emergency responders by dialing 112 for assistance. Authorities have opened a hotline (+41-848-112-117) for victims of the incident and their family members. The Embassy encourages U.S. citizens who may be traveling in the area to notify family and friends of their safety.
Assistance:
Contact Form 
U.S. Embassy in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
From Switzerland: 031 357 7011
From the United States: +41 31 357 7011
State Department – Consular Affairs: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Links:
Switzerland and Liechtenstein Alerts and Messages
U.S. Passports
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
AlertSwiss
