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Sparks of Tragedy: Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40, Waitress Suspected of Starting It

A New Year’s Eve fire at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar killed 40 people and injured over 100, after sparklers on champagne bottles allegedly started by waitress Cyane Panine ignited ceiling foam. Panine, 24, died in the blaze; investigators say the basement door was locked from the inside. Bar co-owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti face charges including manslaughter and negligent bodily harm, with Jacques in custody and Jessica barred from leaving Switzerland as a March trial approaches. The bar had not undergone safety inspections for five years, prompting safety-oversight scrutiny and questions about regulatory compliance.

via Bored Panda|

#crans-montana #fire #manslaughter

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Bar Owner Held in Pretrial Detention Over Fatal Crans-Montana Fire

A Swiss court ordered Jacques Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, into at least three months of pretrial detention amid a negligence investigation into a New Year’s fire that killed 40 people. His wife Jessica was released after questioning. Investigators suspect sparklers or pyrotechnics ignited the foam ceiling in the bar’s basement; authorities are examining safety inspections and potential local official responsibility as the case proceeds.

via The New York Times|

#crans-montana #fatal-fire #le-constellation-bar

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Waitress linked to Swiss bar fire dies in New Year’s blaze

Cyane Panine, the waitress photographed wearing a crash helmet and carrying sparklers that allegedly sparked the fatal New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, died in the blaze that killed about 40 people and injured 116. The bar’s owners face charges including manslaughter and negligence; investigators note the pyrotechnics lit the ceiling and that a service door was locked, part of the probe into how the tragedy unfolded.

via Yahoo|

#crans-montana #cyane-panine #le-constellation

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Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40, Owner and Co-Owner Detained

The owner of the Swiss bar in Crans-Montana where 40 people died in a fire has revealed that a service door was locked from inside, and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire, which was likely started by sparklers igniting soundproofing foam. The owners are suspected of negligence, and questions remain about safety compliance and the presence of underage patrons.

via The Guardian|

#bar-tragedy #crans-montana #fire

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Swiss Bar Owner Detained Over Deadly New Year’s Fire

Swiss authorities detained Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar where a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people, as part of an investigation into negligence and homicide. The incident prompted a national day of mourning, with officials and international leaders attending memorials. The fire was believed to have started from sparklers near sound insulation foam, and the bar had not been inspected since 2019, raising safety concerns.

via Al Jazeera|

#crans-montana #detention #fire-tragedy

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Swiss Fire Tragedy Highlights Inspection Lapses and Memorials

Authorities in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, admitted that the Le Constellation bar was not inspected for safety over a five-year period before a deadly fire last week that killed 40 people, raising concerns about lax oversight contributing to the tragedy.

via The New York Times|

#crans-montana #fire #safety-inspections

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Swiss Resort Fire: Victims Identified and Lessons Learned

A fire at a New Year's Eve party in a Swiss ski resort's bar in Crans-Montana injured 116 people and resulted in 40 deaths, mostly young adults. The fire was caused by sparklers held too close to soundproofing foam in the basement. Victims from multiple countries have been identified, and investigations are ongoing into the bar's safety measures and ownership. A memorial ceremony is planned, and authorities are working to establish the full circumstances of the tragedy.

via The Guardian|

#crans-montana #fire #injuries

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Swiss Ski Resort Fire: All 116 Injured Identified in Tragic Incident

A fire at a Swiss ski resort in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, with investigations focusing on the venue's safety compliance and cause of the fire, which was likely sparked by sparklers near the ceiling.

via BBC|

#crans-montana #fire #injuries

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Tragic Swiss Bar Fire Claims Multiple Lives, Including Teenagers

All 40 victims of the devastating bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year's celebrations have been identified, with many being minors, and a national day of mourning scheduled for Friday to honor those who lost their lives in one of Switzerland's worst disasters.

via DW|

#bar-fire #crans-montana #national-mourning

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Tragic Swiss Bar Fire Claims Multiple Teen Lives

A tragic fire at a Swiss ski resort bar on New Year's Day resulted in the death of Charlotte Niddam, a teenage girl educated in the UK, along with 39 other victims from multiple countries. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers near the ceiling, has been described as one of Switzerland's worst tragedies, with investigations focusing on safety measures and fire causes.

via BBC|

#charlotte-niddam #crans-montana #swiss-bar-fire

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Victims of Crans-Montana Fire Include Teenagers and Young Adults, Police Investigate

A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve resulted in 24 confirmed deaths, including young teenagers, with investigations focusing on safety violations and the fire's cause. The community and country are mourning, with a national day of reflection planned, and authorities are examining safety protocols and legal responsibilities.

via The Guardian|

#crans-montana #fire #investigation

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Swiss Alps Fire Victims: Mourners Gather as Authorities Investigate

Mourners gathered at a mass in Crans-Montana to honor victims of a devastating bar fire on New Year's Eve, which resulted in dozens of deaths and many injuries. The tragedy has deeply affected the community, with ongoing investigations into the fire's cause, suspected to be arson by the bar owners, and efforts to identify the victims through DNA and dental records.

via BBC|

#bar-fire #crans-montana #mass

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Swiss Alpine Resort Faces Tragedy and Questions Over Bar Fire

A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in at least 40 deaths, mostly young people, prompting national mourning and community support. Investigations are ongoing, and the town is united in grief and resilience as families and authorities cope with the tragedy.

via Reuters|

#bar-fire #crans-montana #solidarity

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Swiss Authorities Investigate Deadly Ski Resort Bar Fire

Swiss authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar in Crans-Montana following a deadly fire on New Year's Eve that resulted in at least 40 deaths and 119 injuries, with suspected negligence in arson and safety violations being examined.

via Al Jazeera|

#arson #crans-montana #fire

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Swiss Alpine Bar Fire: Sparkler and Candle Sparks Tragedy

A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in 40 deaths and numerous injuries, with many missing persons including a 16-year-old boy and a promising golfer. The local hospital quickly reached capacity as victims were evacuated to other facilities. The resort, known for hosting elite ski events, is in shock as families search for loved ones amid ongoing investigations.

via Politico|

#crans-montana #fire #hospital-capacity