Swiss Bar Managers Under Investigation After New Year’s Fire

The managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, are under criminal investigation for negligent homicide following a fire that killed at least 40 people and injured over 100 during New Year celebrations. Initial reports suggest sparklers on champagne bottles may have ignited the blaze, which reached temperatures between 400 and 600°C. Among the deceased is 16-year-old Chiara Costanzo, with her father confirming her death. Investigators are examining past safety checks and the bar’s compliance with regulations.

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