Switzerland united in grief yesterday (January 9, 2026) during a national day of mourning for victims of the Crans-Montana fire. 🕯️ At 2pm local time, communities paused for a minute of silence, followed by five minutes of church bells echoing across the Alpine nation—a poignant tribute to lives lost and those injured.
A memorial ceremony in Martigny replaced the originally planned event due to heavy snowfall forecasts ❄️. Attendees gathered by invitation only, while journalists observed remotely via livestream and joined the collective moment of reflection.
Residents nationwide shared photos of candlelit windows on social media, using #AlpineSolidarity to honor their neighbors. The tragedy has sparked renewed discussions about mountain resort safety protocols ahead of the 2026 winter tourism season.
