Sparkling flares in champagne bottles coming too close to ceiling ignited deadly bar fire, officials believe

Jan 3, 2026 - 04:00
Sparkling flares in champagne bottles coming too close to ceiling ignited deadly bar fire, officials believe
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Initial investigations suggest the fire that tore through a Swiss ski resort bar started when "fountain candles" attached to champagne bottles were carried aloft too close to the ceiling, the local prosecutor said on Friday.