"Witnesses said a bartender had carried a waitress on his shoulders, and she was holding champagne bottles containing sparklers near the low ceiling. According to officials, the fire may have triggered the release of combustible gases that could then ignite violently, explaining the rapid spread. The undated photo below shows the bar with what could be soundproofing or insulation covering the ceiling. Photograph: Tripadvisor"
"The speed of the flames is evident in this video, which shows a young man attempting to put out a small fire that licks at the ceiling. Music still plays in the bar. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here is a link to the video instead. Social media footage shows person trying to put out flames in Crans-Montana bar video Crans-Montana is one of the top-ranked ski destinations in Europe."
More than 40 people died and dozens suffered serious burns after a fire tore through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year's Eve celebrations. The blaze began around 1.30am as revellers marked the new year and spread rapidly across the low-ceilinged basement venue. Witnesses reported a bartender lifting a waitress holding champagne bottles with sparklers near the ceiling, and officials warned the fire may have released combustible gases that ignited violently. The basement dancefloor attracted a young crowd without an entrance fee, and many victims are teenagers. Police arrived within minutes but the bar was already engulfed, and a crowd surge impeded escape. The municipality had banned fireworks due to dry conditions.
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