FC Metz young talent, Tahirys Dos Santos, sustained injuries during a tragic fire in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Day, where 47 individuals lost their lives. Dos Santos, a 19-year-old football reserve player, was reportedly present at Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort when the fire erupted in the early hours of the morning.
Reports indicate that Dos Santos was airlifted to Germany for treatment of his burns. FC Metz released a statement on their official website expressing deep sorrow over the incident. The club revealed that Dos Santos, originally from Mont-Saint-Martin, was severely burned in the Crans-Montana fire and is currently under medical care in Germany.
The club’s management, players, coaches, and staff are profoundly affected by the news and extend their sympathies to Dos Santos during his battle with the injuries. FC Metz is actively supporting Dos Santos’ family and coordinating with medical authorities for his potential transfer to a hospital near his home.
Updates on Dos Santos’ condition will be shared if there are significant developments, while FC Metz has requested privacy for Dos Santos and his family during this challenging period.
The fire in Crans-Montana, suspected to have been caused by sparklers in champagne bottles, claimed the lives of at least 47 people. The bar owners are in shock as families search for missing loved ones at the scene. A photo circulating on social media shows part of the bar ceiling ablaze, with reports indicating that the fire spread rapidly after a sparkler ignited the roof material.
Witnesses described how the bar quickly became engulfed in flames, causing panic among those inside who rushed to evacuate through a narrow exit. Alongside the reported fatalities, approximately 115 individuals, mostly in their teens to mid-20s, sustained injuries.
Officials labeled the blaze as an “embrasement generalise,” a term in French firefighting describing a fire’s violent ignition due to combustible gases. Victims suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation, with some airlifted to specialized hospitals across Switzerland. Authorities have advised caution to prevent further accidents that may strain the already overwhelmed healthcare system.
King Charles III expressed deep sadness over the tragic event and conveyed condolences to those affected. The monarch commended the emergency responders and offered sympathy to the families of the deceased and those in critical condition.