Summary
A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort killed at least 40 people and injured over 100 during New Year's celebrations. The blaze occurred at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana, straining local hospitals. The article also recalls previous deadly bar fires in the United States.
Key Facts
- A fire broke out during New Year's at a Swiss ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people.
- Over 100 people were injured in the blaze at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana.
- Swiss hospitals are struggling to treat many victims with severe burns.
- The first named victim was 16-year-old Emanuele Galeppini, an Italian teenager.
- The article references historical U.S. bar fires, such as the Rhythm Night Club fire in 1940 and The Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942.
- The U.S. club fires had significant death tolls and led to changes in fire safety regulations.
- The Station nightclub fire in 2003 resulted in about 100 deaths due to inadequate fire suppression systems.
- These incidents have influenced improvements in fire codes and safety measures.
