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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Summary

A teenager died from injuries sustained in a fire at Le Constellation bar in a Swiss ski resort, raising the total deaths to 41. The fire, which occurred on New Year's Eve, injured 116 people, and many are still hospitalized with severe burns.

Key Facts

  • A teenager injured in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland has died, bringing the death toll to 41.
  • The fire occurred at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, a ski resort town.
  • The venue is popular with young people, and most victims were young, including eight under the age of 16.
  • 116 people were injured, with severe burns; 44 are receiving treatment abroad.
  • Initial investigation findings suggest the fire started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited the bar’s soundproof foam ceiling.
  • Authorities revealed the bar had not been safety checked for five years.
  • The bar owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, face charges of manslaughter by negligence and other offenses.
  • Criminal proceedings also target local safety officials for their roles in the incident.
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