Summary
A fire at a bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries. A staff member, Cyane Panine, held a sparkler that reportedly ignited the ceiling; she died in the fire. Authorities have accused the bar's owners of negligence, and safety failures are under investigation.
Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
- Cyane Panine, a staff member, died in the fire after holding a sparkler.
- The bar's owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, face charges of negligence, including manslaughter by negligence.
- A court imposed a travel ban on Jessica Moretti and detained Jacques Moretti due to flight risk concerns.
- Initial investigations suggest the fire started when sparklers ignited soundproof foam on the ceiling.
- The bar had not been inspected for safety in five years.
- Swiss authorities have banned indoor pyrotechnic devices following the incident.
- Victims will receive emergency payments of 10,000 Swiss francs.
