Authorities investigate managers of Swiss bar where New Year's fire killed 40
Summary
Swiss authorities are investigating managers of a bar where a fire killed 40 people during a New Year’s party in Crans-Montana. They suspect the managers of causing the fire unintentionally and hurting people. Investigators are looking into safety practices at the bar, including whether the fire was started by sparklers on champagne bottles.Key Facts
- The fire happened at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
- Authorities suspect the bar managers of involuntary homicide (unintentional killing) and bodily harm.
- Sparkling candles on champagne bottles may have started the fire.
- The fire injured over 100 people, most between their teens and mid-20s.
- Identification of victims is difficult due to severe burns; families gave DNA samples to help.
- As of the latest update, 121 people were injured, with some yet to be identified.
- Swiss Justice Minister noted that the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
- Safety measures at the bar are being reviewed, including escape routes and fire prevention tools.
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