Authorities said around 115 people were injured, many with severe burns, as flames rapidly engulfed the venue. “I think a large number of the injured, maybe between 80 and 100, are in a life-threatening condition,” he said. France’s foreign ministry reported that nine French nationals were injured and eight remained unaccounted for. Cornado told Italian media that 47 people had died, though Ganzer said he was “surprised” by that figure, adding that it did not match official counts at that time. Elisa Sousa, 17, told Reuters she had planned to attend the bar that night but stayed home for a family gathering.

Source: The Nation January 02, 2026 12:33 UTC