Tragic Fires at Swiss Alps and U.S. Nightlife Venues Highlight Safety Risks
A fire at a Swiss Alps bar on New Year's Eve killed about 40 people and injured 115, with possible causes linked to a lit candle igniting wooden ceilings. The tragedy echoes past deadly nightclub fires in the US, such as the 2003 Station nightclub fire, the 1990 Happy Land arson fire, and the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire, all of which led to significant safety reforms. The Swiss fire's cause remains under investigation.