"Swiss authorities have admitted failing to carry out fire and safety checks at a bar where a deadly blaze killed 40 people. "Periodic inspections were not conducted between 2020 and 2025. We bitterly regret this," Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Feraud told a press conference in the Alpine ski resort."
"Investigators believe sparkling candles on Champagne bottles sparked the fire after coming too close to the ceiling."
"Swiss authorities have launched a criminal probe into the bar managers, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, bodily harm, and causing a fire, according to the Valais chief prosecutor."
Periodic fire and safety inspections were not carried out at a Crans-Montana bar between 2020 and 2025, and a blaze at the venue killed 40 people. Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Feraud expressed bitter regret over the missed inspections. Investigators believe sparkling candles placed on Champagne bottles ignited after coming too close to the ceiling. Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the bar managers. The managers are suspected of involuntary homicide, bodily harm, and causing a fire, according to the Valais chief prosecutor. Emergency response details and further investigative findings have not yet been detailed.
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