Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say
Fireworks attached to bottles of Champagne sent up showers of sparks that appear to have ignited insulation in a bar. The blaze killed 40 people.
Swiss authorities say sparklers might have caused deadly bar fire
Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Swiss authorities said Friday that revelers' sparklers might have ignited a New Year's blaze that tore through a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort and killed 40.
Swiss face arduous task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Swiss officials said it could take days before they name all the victims of the fire due to the severity of their burns.
New footage shows fire spread across Swiss nightclub ceiling
The footage, taken by French economics student Ferdinand Du Beaudiez, shows flames ripping through the Crans-Montana club as revellers below continue singing, dancing and shouting.
Crans-Montana fire: A Swiss tragedy that raises questions
Around 40 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in the blaze. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze
Investigation intensifies into safety protocols at a Swiss bar after a deadly New Year’s Eve fire claims at least 40 lives.
Swiss authorities struggle to identify tragic bar fire victims, families left waiting
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Crans-Montana fire: Swiss prosecutor says champagne sparklers likely started deadly blaze
The candles were attached to bottles of champagne and held too close to the roof. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ceiling foam behind Swiss bar fire that killed 47? Viral videos spark buzz
Days after 47 people were killed in a massive New Year’s Eve fire at a crowded luxury bar in Switzerland, social media posts have gone viral claiming to show the moment the blaze began. An image shows a soundproofing foam in the ceiling catching fire.
Crans-Montana fire: Swiss prosecutor says ‘fountain candles’ may have started deadly blaze
The candles were attached to bottles of champagne and held too close to the roof. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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