Swiss government offers solidarity payments after Crans-Montana fire

2026-02-27 - 22:33

Switzerland’s federal government will pay CHF 50,000 to each seriously injured victim and to the families of those who died in the fire disaster in Crans-Montana. The payment, described as a gesture of solidarity, is intended to provide swift and unbureaucratic support in the aftermath of the tragedy. At a press conference, Guy Parmelin, the