In the early hours of this Sunday a fire at the improvised memorial to honor the 41 dead and 119 injured in the fire that occurred in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana (Switzerland) during a New Year’s Eve party.
“Shortly before 6:00 a.m. the incident was reported to the control center of the Valais cantonal police. Police officers immediately rushed to the scene. together with firefighters from Crans-Montana,” the Police reported in a statement.
The “quick intervention” of emergency services allowed quickly control the fire y there were no injuries. Variocommemorative objects were damaged by the flames, but the book of condolences has been saved.
According to preliminary information The fire started between candles placed on a table in the center of the improvised tribute with candles and bouquets of flowers. “For now, the participation of third parties is ruled out”noted the Police, which highlights that “the reconstruction of the monument is underway.”
Until 41 people died and 119 were injured pheard the fire in a premises during a New Year’s Eve party in this Swiss town. Everything indicates that the fire started due to the presence of sparklers in champagne bottleswhich caused the bar’s ceiling to quickly catch fire. Many of the victims were under 20 years old.
