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Swiss investigators working to identify those killed in bar fire

Investigators estimate that around 40 people were killed, and 119 others are injured.

Authorities in Switzerland say they believe a fire at a ski resort bar was caused by "sparklers attached to champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling". An investigation to confirm how the blaze - which killed 40 people and injured 119 others - began is ongoing. We hear from the family of a 16 year old missing after the fire, and get the latest from our correspondent outside Le Constellation.

In Gambia, a search is underway after a boat carrying about 200 migrants aiming to reach Europe capsized off the coast. We get the latest from our correspondent in the region.

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Presenter: James Reynolds

(Picture: Aftermath of New Year's Eve party fire and explosion at "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana. Credit: REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq)

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