Crans-montana: The Philippine Embassy in Switzerland on Monday confirmed that a Filipino was injured in the deadly New Year's Eve fire that gutted a ski resort in Crans-Montana, citing information from Swiss authorities.

According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy declined to disclose further details on the victim. 'The Embassy will not be disclosing details at the request of the family. The Embassy has not received information of any other Filipino casualty,' it said. 'Our thoughts go out to the injured Filipino, whose recovery we are praying for.'

Local media reported that the death toll from the incident has risen to at least 40, all of whom have been identified by police authorities. The victims' ages range from 14 to 39 years old, and include nationals of Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Trkiye, Portugal, France, and Belgium, as well as citizens of the United Kingdom, France, and Israel.

Meanwhile, Swiss authorities said 119 others were injured, mostly with severe burns. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) earlier assured that the Philippine Embassy in Berne is closely monitoring developments and coordinating with Swiss authorities. It also noted that the embassy 'stands ready to assist any Filipino national who may be affected in the fire.'

Authorities are conducting a probe into the incident, including the French couple who allegedly manage the bar. Local reports quoted officials as saying the fire may have been triggered by sparklers attached to champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling. The Philippine government extended its condolences to Switzerland and its people following the tragedy.