About 40 killed in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss Alps bar

Chaotic video shows people fleeing as flames spread through a packed bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort shortly after midnight, killing dozens and leaving more than 100 injured. Swiss authorities say the blaze was accidental and are investigating the cause. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.

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