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Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national

Feb 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM

ZURICH (AP) — An 18-year-old Swiss national has died in a Zurich hospital from injuries sustained in the Swiss Alpine bar fire, bringing the death toll to 41 a month after the tragedy.

The victim died on Saturday, according to the Swiss public prosecutor. The prosecutor said in a statement Sunday it would provide no further information on the status of the investigation.

The Associated Press