The terrifying fire killed at least 40 partygoers celebrating the start of 2026.

17:00, Fri, Jan 2, 2026 Updated: 17:16, Fri, Jan 2, 2026

Charlotte Niddam

Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, and her dad have not been heard from since the inferno erupted (Image: TIKTOK)

A teenage girl educated in the UK is missing after the horror Swiss bar fire that killed 40 people celebrating the start of 2026. Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, has not been heard from since a huge blaze erupted at around 2am on January 2 at a packed tourist bar in Crans-Montana, Valais.

As reported by The Sun, the resort’s website lists Charlotte as a babysitter, adding that she is in Crans “very often”.

Teenager Charlotte previously attended Immanuel College, a private Jewish school in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

It today emerged that Charlotte is missing following the deadly blaze at a New Year’s Eve party.

Quoted by The Sun, former school friend Mia posted a series of pictures of Charlotte on TikTok saying:

"My sweet sweet special lottie I love you more than the meaning of life. I need my best friend I miss you #cransmontana @Charlotte niddam.”

Another friend, Summer, posted a compilation of videos of her and Charlotte dancing and laughing together and said “I miss my best friend @Charlotte niddam #CransMontana," The Sun also said.

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Crans-Montana is a largely French speaking holiday destination for skiers and golfers. Owners Jacques Moretti and wife Jessica were part of some of the first groups to visit in 2011. After this, they opened their bar in December 2015. 

It has been described online to have a 'festive atmosphere' and is labelled an 'elegant space'. It is a popular spot for youngsters as it is believed that it is one of the few bars on the resort that lets in under 18-year-olds. 

It has been claimed that the fire started from sparklers placed in champagne bottles but officials have said that further time will be needed to confirm the cause of the blaze. It has been reported that Mrs Moretti was inside the bar when the flames engulfed it and has suffered burns to her arm. 

Champagne sparklers at the Swiss bar.

It has been claimed that the fire started from sparklers placed in champagne bottles. (Image: Social media)

New footage shows the moment that the ceiling appears to catch alight as champagne bottles filled with sparklers come into contact with the material. A witness told BFM TV: "During the evening, a waiter climbed onto another waiter's shoulders. He was holding a birthday candle, which was very close to the ceiling, and [the ceiling] caught fire in a couple of minutes."

Another witness added: "The staircase leading out of the nightclub was extremely narrow. There was a huge surge in the crowd. We managed to escape just in time."