Former fire safety chief silent in Swiss bar fire investigation

pt.euronews.com (Portuguese)

Former fire safety chief remained silent during questioning about a deadly New Year's Eve bar fire. Prosecutors suspect the fire started from champagne sparklers igniting acoustic foam in the bar's cellar. The blaze killed 41 people and injured 115. Nine individuals are under criminal investigation, including the bar's owners. The municipality faced criticism for not conducting annual safety checks since 2019.


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