Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- A fire broke out in the basement bar of the Constellation in Crans-Montana, a Swiss Alpine resort, during New Year's celebrations, causing chaos among young revelers.
- Noa Bersier, a 20-year-old patron, suffered severe burns but managed to escape the rapidly spreading flames by rushing up the stairs.
- Swiss authorities reported the incident as one of the deadliest fires in the country's history, with 40 people killed and many others critically injured.
- Victims with severe burns were transported to hospitals across Switzerland, France, and Italy for treatment.
- The fire occurred shortly after midnight in a crowded but not fully packed bar, where waiters were serving Champagne with small fireworks that may have contributed
