More affordable prices and the lack of an entrance fee made the bar an attractive alternative to more upmarket establishments.
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There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.
A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.
Switzerland’s Burn Centers Are Overwhelmed After New Year’s Fire
Transfers of patients to hospitals in Germany, Italy and France began on Thursday. France said on Friday that 11 injury victims would be hospitalized there.
Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland
It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.
A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
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Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
A fast-moving fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed 40 people and injured 119, officials said. Sparklers atop champagne bottles probably caused the fire.
Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Town Popular With International Tourists
The town is known for its gourmet food and luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events. The Crans-Montana Resort, which does not operate the bar that caught fire, was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.