Swiss bar fire: Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 among victims of deadly blaze, raising questions about ID checks
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Key Points:
- The deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, claimed the lives of around 40 people, including teenagers as young as 14 and 15, raising concerns about age verification practices at the venue.
- Police have identified 24 victims so far, with nine of them under 18 years old, including Swiss and Italian teenagers, highlighting the youthfulness of many who perished in the blaze.
- An investigation has been launched into the bar's management for negligent manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson, despite co-owners claiming compliance with regulations and multiple inspections over the past decade.
- Swiss law permits alcohol sales to those 16 and older, with specific canton rules allowing under-
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