‘Sparklers On Champagne Bottles’ Ignited Deadly Inferno

Investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles sparked the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a crowded bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort. The blaze tore through the Le Constellation bar, killing 40 people and injuring more than 100, many of them young revelers. Authorities are now examining whether ceiling materials met safety regulations and if sparklers were permitted indoors. Witnesses described chaos as flames spread rapidly, forcing people to smash windows to escape. As Switzerland mourns one of its worst tragedies, investigators search for answers behind how a celebration turned catastrophic.