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.
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.
A man attempted to steal a 10-pack of Wild Turkey 101 from a liquor store in Perth, Australia, but was foiled by the locked automatic doors. The security footage shows the man trying to escape but failing to open the door. The cashier was unharmed and the man left the store empty-handed. The store's automatic locked door has prevented other criminals from trying to rob the store and has saved the store thousands of dollars. Police have launched an investigation into the attempted robbery.