01/06/2026
A devastating fire at a packed bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort on New Year’s Day has left at least 40 people dead and dozens injured, triggering a nationwide investigation into fire safety failures.Experts say the tragedy was avoidable, pointing to flammable ceiling materials, indoor sparklers, crowded basement design, and limited escape routes that may have accelerated the blaze within seconds. Authorities are probing whether design flaws, management negligence, and safety code violations turned a celebration into one of Switzerland’s deadliest peacetime disasters.Videos shared on social media show flames racing across the ceiling as panic spread among partygoers. Survivors described heavy smoke, blocked exits, and chaos as people tried to escape. Swiss prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation, while fire safety experts warn that similar hazards exist in nightlife venues worldwide.This video breaks down:• What caused the Swiss bar fire• Why the flames spread so quickly• Design and safety failures under scrutiny• What investigators and experts are saying• Lessons for public safety and nightlife venues📺 Watch till the end for a clear, fact-based explanation of how small hazards can turn deadly in seconds.Switzerland fire, Swiss bar fire, Crans Montana fire, New Year fire disaster, nightclub fire Europe, fire safety failure, avoidable tragedy, flashover fire, breaking world news, Reuters AP news, international news explainer
