Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire Caused by Sparklers, Officials Confirm
TL;DR
A fire caused by sparklers on Champagne bottles at a Swiss ski resort bar in Crans-Montana killed about 40 people, mostly teenagers, and injured dozens more. The fire, which appears accidental, has left families waiting for news of missing loved ones, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and capacity of the venue.
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- Live updates: Agonizing wait as Swiss officials rush to identify ski resort fire victims CNN
- ‘I Just Ripped It Off’: How a Teenager Saved Lives at the Swiss Fire The New York Times
- Swiss bar fire started by sparklers on champagne bottles, officials say The Washington Post
- What is a flashover? How deadly Swiss bar fire may have spread so quickly USA Today
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