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Sparks of Tragedy: Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40, Waitress Suspected of Starting It
world1 month ago

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.

Swiss Bar Fire: Locked Door and Tragic Losses
world1 month ago

Swiss Bar Fire: Locked Door and Tragic Losses

The owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana admitted that a service door was locked from the inside during the New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 people, raising potential charges of murder with contingent intent if negligence is proven. The investigation also examines the use of flammable acoustic foam and previous warnings about fire risks.

Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40, Owner and Co-Owner Detained
world1 month ago

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.

Swiss bar owner detained over deadly New Year's fire
world1 month ago

Swiss bar owner detained over deadly New Year's fire

The owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation, where a fire on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured 116, has been detained by prosecutors on charges of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers near the ceiling, occurred in Crans-Montana, and investigations are ongoing into safety violations and the circumstances of the blaze.

Swiss Bar Fire Victims Mourned as Owner Detained Over Tragedy
world1 month ago

Swiss Bar Fire Victims Mourned as Owner Detained Over Tragedy

A co-owner of a Swiss ski resort bar, where a deadly fire on New Year's Eve killed 40 people and injured 116, has been detained on suspicion of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson due to negligence. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers igniting ceiling foam, exposed longstanding safety violations, including lack of inspections for five years. The incident has prompted national mourning, investigations into safety lapses, and a ban on sparklers in local venues.

lifestyle1 month ago

Colleen Atwood's Oscars Burned: What Went Wrong?

Costume designer Colleen Atwood's home and all her Oscars were destroyed in the Palisades Fire, leaving her devastated but she has been rebuilding her life and home, with the Oscars replaced by the Academy. Despite personal and industry challenges, she remains optimistic about the future of filmmaking and her career, emphasizing the importance of accountability and community support.