Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jan 3, 2026 (AFP) - Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

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2026-01-03

Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the last victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. Dozens of people badly burnt in the fire early Thursday at the glitzy Alpine town were taken to nearby countries for urgent treatment, while authorities pointed the finger at lit sparklers stuck inside champagne bottles for igniting the ceiling. The tragedy has sent......

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