"Industry NewsAccording to information revealed during a press conference today, January 2, the public prosecutor's office believes that the fire in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was caused by sparkler-type pyrotechnic devices that had been propped on top of champagne bottles. The sparklers may have been too close to the soundproofing on the ceiling, igniting the ceiling and ultimately the entire bar, according to public prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud. She assures that the prosecutor's office will do everything to clarify the exact circumstances and the official investigation is still underway."
"A fire had broken out in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's morning at approximately 1:30 a.m., killing 40 people and injuring a total of 119 people. Videos and pictures have circulated on the internet and speculation had been rampant online, but now the press conference confirms that the public prosecutor's office also believes this to be the cause of the fire. The sparklers or other pyrotechnic devices on top of the champagne bottles are said to be available "at any supermarket," according to Pilloud. Whether these devices are approved for indoor use is currently not clear, she added."
"The public prosecutor's office is also investigating whether there were sufficient fire exits at the bar and whether the insulation material was fire-resistant and complying with fire safety standards. According to the press conference, fire safety compliance is a role the local commune enforces. All venues had been inspected last year and there were no issues detected at Le Constellation. Whether there was insufficient oversight by the local commune is an issue Pilloud did not want to speculate on. The investigation is ongoing and while several people have already been questioned, including the owner couple of the bar and visitors who escaped the fire, the interviews are not finished and will continue over the next few days."
The public prosecutor's office believes sparkler-type pyrotechnic devices placed on champagne bottles ignited the soundproofing and caused the Le Constellation bar fire. The blaze occurred on New Year's morning around 1:30 a.m., killing 40 people and injuring 119. The devices are reportedly sold "at any supermarket" and it remains unclear whether they were approved for indoor use. Investigators are examining fire exits, insulation fire-resistance, and compliance with safety standards enforced by the local commune. Venue inspections took place last year with no issues noted at Le Constellation. Interviews with owners, visitors, and others are ongoing.
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