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Sparkling candles blamed for Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40
Sparkling candles blamed for Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40
Sparkling candles blamed for Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40

Published on: 01/02/2026

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People bring flowers and candles near the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/01/sparkling-candles-blamed-for-swiss-ski-resort-fire-that-killed-40.html

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