Tag: bar fire
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Sparklers on Champagne Bottles Likely Triggered Deadly Swiss Bar Fire
Summary of the Incident A devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Day is believed to have been sparked by decorative sparklers attached to champagne bottles. Authorities indicated that the flames likely ignited when the sparklers came too close to the ceiling, causing a rapid, deadly blaze that claimed…
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Swiss Alps NYE Bar Fire: Lessons from America’s Worst Club Fires
Tragedy in the Swiss Alps: What happened on New Year’s Eve A blaze erupted in a crowded bar high in the Swiss Alps during New Year’s Eve celebrations, claiming the lives of many and leaving dozens injured. Eyewitness video captured the chaos as flames spread rapidly through the venue, trapping patrons who were hopeful for…