"Swiss authorities described the deadly bar blaze at the ski resort in Crans-Montana as a 'fire' rather than an 'attack' - and said that many of the 100 injured were 'very seriously' hurt, as they gave a press briefing on Thursday. "We count around a hundred injured, most of them seriously, and unfortunately several dozen people are warned deceased," said police commander Frederic Gisler. "Currently, the main street of Cran is closed for the investigation. An inquiry has been opened by the public prosecutor's office of the canton of Valais." "I want to clarify that at this point we are focusing on a fire, and there is no question of any kind of attack," added Beatrice Fillon, Attorney General. "Out of respect for the families, you you will understand that at this point, I am not able to tell you more, and that personal information will be provided to each family member of the affected individuals. and who are affected by this tragedy." The Italian Foreign Ministry quoted officials as saying '40 people' had died. The fire broke out at around 01:30 local time at the Le Constellation bar in south-west Switzerland. Some eyewitness accounts suggested a birthday candle on top of a champagne bottle had set fire to the ceiling but this was not confirmed at time of publication. "