Fire in Crans-Montana Claims 40 Lives Fire in Crans-Montana killed 40, many injured. Swiss authorities identified 24 dead, 18 Swiss, 6 from Italy and Romania. Rev. Gilles Cavin prayed for families affected by the fire. Brodard's mother searched for son amid identification challenges. Disaster | Tragedy | Grief Italy | Switzerland | Romania Rev. Gilles Cavin | Brodard's mother 2 weeks ago