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07-01-2026
The Swiss ski bar Le Constellation, scene of a deadly fire on New Year's Day that killed 40 people and injured 116, had not undergone safety checks for five years prior to the incident. The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Feraud, expressed profound regret and apologized to the families of the victims, stating that the council was responsible for the oversight. The bar's managers, a French couple, have been placed under criminal investigation for manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence. The fire is believed to have been caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles, which ignited sound-insulating foam on the ceiling. The incident has raised questions about the implementation of safety regulations in Switzerland, where power is distributed among multiple levels of government.
Entities: Le Constellation bar, Crans-Montana, Nicolas Feraud, Jacques Moretti, Jessica Moretti • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-01-2026
A fire broke out at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year's Day, killing 40 people and injuring over 100. Investigators believe that festive sparkling candles on Champagne bottles ignited the fire. The bar hadn't been inspected for fire safety in several years, with the last inspection being in 2019. Local authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the bar managers, who are suspected of involuntary homicide and other charges. The municipality has acknowledged that safety inspections were not carried out between 2020 and 2025 and has promised to take responsibility.
Entities: Le Constellation, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Nicolas Féraud, Valais region • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-01-2026
The mayor of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has banned sparkler candles in the town's venues after a New Year's Day fire at Le Constellation bar killed 40 people and injured 116. The fire, blamed on sparkler candles, occurred in a bar that had not been inspected since 2019. The mayor apologized and announced an immediate inspection of all public establishments. The managers of Le Constellation are suspected of involuntary homicide and other charges. The victims included a 15-year-old British girl, and many others were young people. The incident has sparked a criminal investigation.
Entities: Crans-Montana, Le Constellation bar, Nicolas Feraud, Switzerland, Charlotte Niddam • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
