Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
Summary
Two Swiss regions, Valais and Geneva, have banned indoor pyrotechnic devices after a fire at a ski bar killed 40 people. The fire was triggered by sparklers attached to champagne bottles. The bar's owners face charges of negligence, and local authorities are providing support to victims' families.Key Facts
- Valais and Geneva have banned pyrotechnics indoors after a deadly ski bar fire.
- The fire happened at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.
- 40 people died, and 116 were injured in the incident.
- The fire started when sparklers lit sound-proof foam on the ceiling.
- The bar had not been safety-checked for five years.
- The bar's owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, face charges of negligence.
- Jacques Moretti is in custody, and Jessica must report to police daily.
- A fund is being set up to help the victims, each getting a 10,000 franc payment.
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