JOURNAL ARTICLE

Door of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in Fire Was Locked, Says RTS.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Benrath-Wright, Bastian; Miller, Hugo 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the investigation surrounding a deadly fire at a Swiss bar in Crans-Montana that resulted in 40 fatalities on New Year's Eve. A locked service door may have hindered escape, and the fire reportedly started from sparklers igniting sound-proofing foam installed by the bar's co-owner. Authorities are investigating the bar's owners for potential fire safety violations, with charges that could include homicide and bodily injury by negligence. Additionally, local officials acknowledged failures in fire safety inspections, as the bar had not been checked since 2019, raising concerns about compliance with safety regulations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190830828
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