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.
