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

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Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. Dozens of people badly burnt in the fire early Thursday in the glitzy Alpine town were taken to nearby countries for urgent treatment, while authorities pointed the finger at lit sparklers attached to champagne bottles igniting foam on the ceiling. People continued to bring......

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