40 dead in fire/explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans-Montana…

[Ammi]

Several people have been killed and others injured when an explosion ripped through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss police said early on Thursday.

“There has been an explosion of unknown origin,” Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesperson in Wallis canton in southwestern Switzerland, told AFP.

“There are several injured, and several dead.”

He said the explosion took place at about 1:30am (0030 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular with tourists, as revellers rang in the new year.

The BBC also reported that several people were killed and others injured in the blast, citing police.

[Parmy]

The West really does need to wise up and face the fact that bit is at war with the world's terrorists.

[Ammi]

…it’s still a developing story but some latest reported updates…

"Several" people have been killed by a fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
The fire began at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, police say
The cause is not known, although police initially said there had been an explosion. Local reports say there may have been pyrotechnics involved - but that is unconfirmed


What we know - and don't know - so far
published at 07:28
07:28
This is a breaking story, with emergency services still responding to the fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana - here's the latest:
What we know
"Several people" have been killed, and others injured, after an explosion in a bar, Swiss police say
The explosion happened in Crans-Montana in the Valais region, a region popular with tourists
The blast occurred at 01:30 local time at the Constellation Bar, during New Year's Eve celebrations
What we don't know
Exactly how many people have died - we expect an update from police shortly
The nationalities of those involved
What caused the explosion - local reports suggest pyrotechnics, though this is unconfirmed
The exact number of people in the bar. Police tell local media it was more than 100

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xdxvj2qjdt

[bots]

a busy night in a huge bar where people are trapped and can't get out is a nightmare

[MTVN]

They're now saying 'several dozens' killed, absolutely horrific

[bots]

They're now saying 'several dozens' killed, absolutely horrific

you know what bars are like on new year, it's going to have been absolutely jam packed and when panic sets in, it's just devastation

[Ammi]

What we know so far

Police have confirmed that “several dozen” people have died in the explosion, with around 100 injured.

The Italian foreign ministry have said information from Swiss police suggested about 40 deaths, but police were not more specific than “dozens” at the press conference.

At around 1.30am local time, smoke was noted at the bar and emergency services were called. Fire and police patrols “rapidly reached the site”.

There were several hundred people affected by the blast, and from many different nationalities, officials have said. They said it will take time to uncover who has been killed and injured, and where they are from, with many nationalities likely to have been involved.

Firefighters have been mobilised from across the entire region, officials said.
Many victims have “severe burns”, officials added. The local hospitals’ intensive care units “are full” and some patients are having to be transferred to hospitals in other cantons for urgent care.

There is no suggestion that this was a terrorist attack, police confirmed.

The area has been completely closed off, and a no-fly zone has been imposed over Crans-Montana, police said in a statement.

A police official told this morning’s press conference that everyone involved in the operation is “stunned” by this “painful moment”.


https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/01/switzerland-resort-explosion-dead-blast-ski-town-crans-montana-latest-news-live

[Benjamin]

The West really does need to wise up and face the fact that bit is at war with the world's terrorists.

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.

[bots]

there always seems to be a disaster on new years day

[Benjamin]

“ Around 40 people killed, Italian foreign ministry says, citing Swiss police”.

[Ammi]

…I think this update from around 30 minutes ago may be from a more local news reporting source…


[b]Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort

Swiss police have said “several tens of people” are presumed dead and about 100 are injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in an Alpine resort during a new year celebration.

The incident occurred at around 1.30am local time on Thursday in Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, 25 miles north of the Matterhorn.

Police said they cannot yet be more precise about fatalities as investigations continue at the scene and attempts are made to identify the victims and inform their families.

Local officials said the cause of the fire is not yet known but they have ruled out any kind of attack. Experts have not yet been able to go inside the building.

Officials called the blaze an “embrasement generalise” – a firefighting term describing how a blaze can trigger the release of combustible gases that can then ignite violently.

Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including some from different countries.

The injured are so numerous that the intensive care unit and operating theatre at the regional hospital has quickly hit full capacity, local officials said.

In a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid any accidents that could require medical resources that are already overwhelmed.

Speaking at a press conference in the hours after the incident, head of the regional government Mathias Renard said: “This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare.

Valais Cantonal police commander Frederic Gisler said: “We are devastated.”

A reception centre and helpline have been set-up for impacted families.

https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/national/25733536.dozens-presumed-dead-fire-new-year-party-swiss-resort/

[Parmy]

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.

Was or wasn't, the statement still stands.

[arista]

Tragic, over 35
dead.

Had no guest list


Not a attack


The hospital is full

Ref: SkyNews and BBC news and GB news

[Cherie]

What a tragic start to 2026

[arista]

What a tragic start to 2026

I assume it was an overpopulated
club


Possible Brits were among them

[arista]

I assume they had a Gas Problem
That led to this Explosion.


Lady there
speaking on BBC News
said it is an old bar.

[arista]

It is Dumb

To use indoor Fireworks

That may have started this

[Livia]

It is Dumb

To use indoor Fireworks

That may have started this

Dumb, you're right. And only one exit. Tragic.

[arista]

Italy is saying over 40 dead

An Accident from a Firecracker?

Or from Birthday Candles on a Cake
that did not get to the guest

One was reporting a Burning Flesh smell,
as they escaped


From GB News reporter who has been
watching SkyNews Italy and reports in Italy

[Benjamin]

Was or wasn't, the statement still stands.

It has no bearing on this incident so has no place in this thread.

[Livia]

You have to admit, whenever we hear of a big explosion people's minds naturally go back to incidents like the Ariana Grande concert, the 7/7 bombings and related stuff. It's not like Islam isn't at war with us so people's initial reaction is always going to be terrorism.

[arista]

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.


Yes, it was not a terrorist attack.


SkyNews Italy
has put out more info.

[arista]

Possibly, Gas Cannisters Explode
Behind the Bar under a fire

[arista]

a busy night in a huge bar where people are trapped and can't get out is a nightmare


Sadly, a rush to escape the Fire

[Ammi]

…unconfirmed, one article reporting…

Pair in Le Constellation think candle may have set fire to ceiling
published at 12:51
12:51
BREAKING
French nationals Emma and Albane were ringing in the new year at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when the fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.
The pair tell BFMTV they believe the blaze was the result of a candle being "held too close to the ceiling, which caught fire".
They claim one of the waitresses had put "birthday candles" on top of some champagne bottles, one of which was then held up.
"In a matter of seconds, the entire ceiling was ablaze. Everything was made of wood," they say.
They say the flames "started to rise very quickly", adding that "the entire ceiling was on fire, even the first floor was on fire" as they tried to make their way outside.
Evacuation was "very difficult", Emma and Albane say, because the escape route out of the room they were in was "narrow" and the stairs leading outside were "even narrower".
"We were very lucky," they add, saying there were "about 200 people trying to get out within 30 seconds through some very narrow steps".


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xdxvj2qjdt

[Ammi]

…a public use building made entirely from wood and only one narrow exit…?…a terrifying notion and decision that has become an horrific reality for so many lives…

[Benjamin]

“Eyewitnesses speaking to French broadcaster BFM TV said that a barmaid, carried on the shoulders of a barman, held a lit sparkler that set fire to the wooden ceiling.”

[Cherie]

“Eyewitnesses speaking to French broadcaster BFM TV said that a barmaid, carried on the shoulders of a barman, held a lit sparkler that set fire to the wooden ceiling.”

That is the most freak thing ever

[bots]

i know in my childhood, sparklers were considered a safe indoor firework. I wouldn't dream of lighting one indoors these days

[Ammi]

“Eyewitnesses speaking to French broadcaster BFM TV said that a barmaid, carried on the shoulders of a barman, held a lit sparkler that set fire to the wooden ceiling.”

…from a CNN article…

Two witnesses have told CNN affiliate BFMTV that the deadly fire in Crans-Montana was caused by sparklers placed in champagne bottles.

“There were waitresses carrying champagne bottles with sparklers on them, and they carried them close to the ceiling, which caused it to catch fire,” one witness said.

“One waitress was standing on another waiter’s shoulders, and the bottle and the flames were just a few centimeters away from the ceiling,” the other added.

“Once the ceiling was on fire, within about ten seconds the entire nightclub was on fire,” the first witness said. “We all ran out screaming and when we turned back, there were flames.”

Both witnesses told the French network that there were at least 200 people inside the establishment.

[arista]

No wonder it went wrong


It was in the Basement

Death Toll, at this time ,
now 47 Swiss Media
expected to go up

[arista]

Yes Ammi

"Sparklers placed in champagne bottles."


A Watress High Up on the shoulders
of a male waiter

Close to the Ceiling (Xmas Decorations)

All in a Basement: one exit

[Ammi]

Yes Ammi

"Sparklers placed in champagne bottles."


A Watress High Up on the shoulders
of a Kitchen Staff

…it was in the basement with apparently only one exit, which is described as narrow and a building made either entirely or mostly of wood…all very terrifying to have any type of lit pyrotechnics being held indoors…
.

[arista]

“Eyewitnesses speaking to French broadcaster BFM TV said that a barmaid, carried on the shoulders of a barman, held a lit sparkler that set fire to the wooden ceiling.”


Yes Ben
It was the decorations on the ceiling that got the fire moving Fast.
Compact Basement


Current Dead Total 47

Many would be Italians

[arista]

…it was in the basement with apparently only one exit, which is described as narrow and a building made either entirely or mostly of wood…all very terrifying to have any type of lit pyrotechnics being held indoors…
.


Shocking they were so stupid.

[Ammi]

Yes Ben
It was the decorations on the ceiling that got the fire moving Fast.
Compact Basement


Current Dead Total 47

Many would be Italians

…and most are very young, the reports are stating…

200 people, largely aged between 15 to 20-years-old. Panicked parents were seen rushing to the bar to see if their children were inside.

The victims have not yet been identified due to the severe burns, officials said. Foreign tourists are expected to be among the dead.

[arista]

Another News Conference


in around 10mins


Sky News says

[arista]

Live Now


So far, two speakers
giving nothing new

[arista]

2PM Ch4 News

Showed a Promo Video of the club,
in the Basement
You would have to run up the stairs.

More info than this Conference

[arista]

[Footage emerges showing youths
scrambling to flee bar
Video, which The Telegraph is choosing not to publish,
shows partygoers running from burning room]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/01/several-dozen-killed-in-new-years-eve-explosion-at-swiss-sk/

[Maru]

Yes Ammi

"Sparklers placed in champagne bottles."


A Watress High Up on the shoulders
of a male waiter

Close to the Ceiling (Xmas Decorations)

All in a Basement: one exit

I saw pictures of that and I was like drunk people and fireworks. Yeah, this is dumb. I'd been long gone from that place.

[Maru]

You have to admit, whenever we hear of a big explosion people's minds naturally go back to incidents like the Ariana Grande concert, the 7/7 bombings and related stuff. It's not like Islam isn't at war with us so people's initial reaction is always going to be terrorism.

I'm a outlier maybe, but my mind really doesn't. There are just too many people who are into doing things just because it is extra risky.

Terrorism is still rare, thankfully, but stupidity, unfortunately, is still not.

[arista]

I saw pictures of that and I was like drunk people and fireworks. Yeah, this is dumb. I'd been long gone from that place.


Yes,
The stairs you would have to run up
from the deadly Basement

[MTVN]

It's always all fun and games until it isn't. 99 times out of 100 (maybe 999 out of 1000) you'll do this and it'll all go fine, everyone will go on about what a great night it was and anyone complaining about health and safety is just a killjoy. It brings home the importance of having all those measures though which people often criticise as too much red tape

[Livia]

I'm a outlier maybe, but my mind really doesn't. There are just too many people who are into doing things just because it is extra risky.

Terrorism is still rare, thankfully, but stupidity, unfortunately, is still not.

London has changed, because of the threat of terrorism. Westminster Bridge now has large bollards along it after a jihadi drove at speed into pedestrians killing five on the bridge then stabbed a policeman to death outside the Parliament. Five people were stabbed, two fatally on London Bridge by Jihadis. 7/7 bombs on a bus and in the London Underground. Soldier stabbed and beheaded outside Woolwich barracks in South London. Just a selection of a few incidents taken from many, it's not so rare in London.

[Ninastar]

Gets worse and worse the more I hear. Horrific. Those poor people and their families

[arista]

Gets worse and worse the more I hear. Horrific. Those poor people and their families


I Agree

[thesheriff443]

This is not the fist time this type of thing has happened

[emseateng2014]

what the

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

Police are now looking into a Criminal
prosecution


As there are Videos from even a year
ago showing Sparklers on Bottles.
In that basement.

But it was reported that putting a Lady Waiter on
The shoulders of a male waiter,
put her up high as the Soundproof Netting,
Then it quickly caught alight.


Then it became an inferno


Also, many of the dead
are teens

[arista]

From Sky News early newspaper review, today.

The Bar have Deleted a Video on their site

It had Female Staff in Crash helmets
holding Sparklers in the top of Bottles

[arista]

There is now a Photo
showing, the start of the Fire


Was just on GB News

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/02/07/105170401-0-image-m-3_1767337568601.jpg

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/02/07/105154965-15427691-Dramatic_footage_shows_enormous_flames_rapidly_spr eading_over_th-a-2_1767337465134.jpg

[Dramatic footage shows enormous flames rapidly spreading
over the ceiling of the cramped bar,
as heavy music blares out of the speakers]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15427691/Couple-disaster-waiting-happen-bar-47-died-Swiss-New-Year-inferno-links-UK.html

[arista]

[The Italian Golf Association has named
17-year-old promising golfer
Emanuele Galeppini as the first identified victim
of a fatal bar fire at a Swiss ski resort.]


Real sad this young man
had a great future


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[Ammi]

…’largely aged between 15 to 20-years-old’……so many young lives will be named…So very heartbreaking…

[Benjamin]

There’s a video of the fire and instead of fleeing so many of the kids are instead filming and dancing as somebody tries to put the ceiling fire out (which at this point wasn’t small). Sadly, their actions will have cost some of them their lives.

[thesheriff443]

…’largely aged between 15 to 20-years-old’……so many young lives will be named…So very heartbreaking…

And avoidable
Bans should be put in place , no fire works or naked flames including candles to be used in any public event

[Benjamin]

And avoidable
Bans should be put in place , no fire works or naked flames including candles to be used in any public event

True, but also educating the kids to flee instead of standing there and filming a raging fire in a building.

[Ammi]

And avoidable
Bans should be put in place , no fire works or naked flames including candles to be used in any public event

…reports are that it was a sparkler and I have seen many sparklers lit indoors on many occasions and in many countries that haven’t ended in tragedy, I think it’s just waiting to know also, more details…

[Ammi]

True, but also educating the kids to flee instead of standing there and filming a raging fire in a building.

…I mean, I just very recently watched a Fire and Water show when I was away and so many people were obviously filming on their phones…I guess it’s that delayed thing of people seeing what they think is happening, rather than is actually happening…they’re not realising that there is danger until it all became too late…and that has to be directed toward the lack of exits from the basement…one exit with a narrow staircase is basically no fire exits…

[arista]

"sparklers" in Bottle Tops


Yes Ammi
they need to ban them for in door events

Only use outside

[Ammi]

"sparklers" in Bottle Tops


Yes Ammi
they need to ban them for in door events

Only use outside

…I’m not up on any type of pyrotechnics but I know that ‘indoor sparklers’ exist and are said to not emit any heat or smoke and be perfectly safe…I don’t know if that’s accurate or not in that they’re completely safe for any indoor use…

[arista]

Sure
I am talking about,
this tragic Event
Sparklers

[Ammi]

Sure
I am talking about,
this tragic Event
Sparklers

…for sure, it’s incredible really that the sparklers were allowed when we think of organised outdoor firework/pyrotechnic events that aren't able to take place because the safety precautions and insurances etc involved couldn’t make them possible…

[arista]

A British Fire Expert
speaking on Sky News Live


Just pointed out
if the Fire got a hold near the stairs
many would not be able to pass that.

Also why No Sprinklers working

[arista]

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Utter Fools
those folks started the Fire
as the sound proofing caught alight

[thesheriff443]

…reports are that it was a sparkler and I have seen many sparklers lit indoors on many occasions and in many countries that haven’t ended in tragedy, I think it’s just waiting to know also, more details…

Many deaths have happened in the past due to fire works being used indoors

[Niamh.]

Jesus, Luke and his g/f are away skiing atm thankfully a different resort.

[arista]

Jesus, Luke and his g/f are away skiing atm thankfully a different resort.

Some Good News

[thesheriff443]

True, but also educating the kids to flee instead of standing there and filming a raging fire in a building.

Drink and young people makes dangerous situations seem like fun

[Cherie]

Jesus, Luke and his g/f are away skiing atm thankfully a different resort.

This is one of those freak accidents that wont be repeated anytime soon, sadly it takes something like this to wake people up to risks

[Zizu]

A British Fire Expert
speaking on Sky News Live


Just pointed out
if the Fire got a hold near the stairs
many would not be able to pass that.

Also why No Sprinklers working


Sparklers and Sprinklers seem to be the key ingredients to this tragedy

[arista]

Sparklers and Sprinklers seem to be the key ingredients to this tragedy


Sadly True

[arista]

Swiss Hospital 5 Doctors were just Live

Sky News


Many will be transferred
for very specialist care in France
and other nations.

Some have Eye Damage,
They also have to open up some skin,
keeping all infections away.


Many EU Nations are offering special care.

An Italy Team are there
to help with transfers back to Italy.


They also have 8 Minors in their care.

[Ninastar]

The internet really needs to stop allowing videos to just autoplay. The video clip I saw was horrific. Only heard 3 seconds of it and felt sick to my stomach. It happened with a bondi beach video too.

Obviously this is nothing compared to what all of these people and their families are going through, but something seriously needs to be done about it.

[arista]

From Sky News Live

71 injured are Swiss Nationals
14 injured are French Nationals
11 injured are Italian Nationals
4 injured are from Serbia

[arista]

A British Fire Expert (on Sky News)
said the fire spread faster than they could run.

As it went up the stairs


Also, a former Student of a British School
is reported as missing. Her name is Charlotte Niddam
they are unsure what nation she came from.

[Parmy]

Faster than they could run and get their mobiles back in their pockets.

[Benjamin]

The internet really needs to stop allowing videos to just autoplay. The video clip I saw was horrific. Only heard 3 seconds of it and felt sick to my stomach. It happened with a bondi beach video too.

Obviously this is nothing compared to what all of these people and their families are going through, but something seriously needs to be done about it.

Videos never auto play for me. Where does it auto play?

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[Ninastar]

Videos never auto play for me. Where does it auto play?

Twitter usually, sometimes Facebook and then of course instagram and tiktok but that’s just how they work

[arista]

One Fella used his Jumper
to try to put it out.

But he made it worse

It has been described as a Flashover Fire
as the Foam in the roof helped the Fire move fast


Much like it did, the same in the USA, Rhode Island
club fire.
In 2003, 100 people died

Large Photo from their Fire started in 2003

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CNN USA Live Debate

[Zizu]

I’ve seen loads of reports and accounts of young people just standing there filming the spreading , ceiling flames on their mobiles and uploading images and clips .. instead of running for their lives !!!!


Maybe incorrect though it sounds feasible

[arista]

Yes, the Same Videos,



Typical young folks


Who maybe thought it would be put out?

[Benjamin]

I’ve seen loads of reports and accounts of young people just standing there filming the spreading , ceiling flames on their mobiles and uploading images and clips .. instead of running for their lives !!!!


Maybe incorrect though it sounds feasible

Yeah there’s videos showing them doing that. Sadly cost some of them their life.

[Benjamin]

Twitter usually, sometimes Facebook and then of course instagram and tiktok but that’s just how they work

Ahh I don’t have Twitter or TikTok. I know on FB you used to be able to select on settings to stop video autoplay.

[Parmy]

Anyone hear a fire alarm?

[MTVN]

Imagine being in an enclosed basement in a wooden building with a fire starting above your head and thinking that's no cause for concern. I know youth and alcohol play a big part too but social media really is rotting brains by making it everyone's first instinct when disaster strikes to start filming rather than try to help or try to escape

[Benjamin]

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Wrong thread, Arista.

[arista]

Wrong thread, Arista.


Yes please delete yours

[arista]

This is a terrible tragedy

They Started the Fire with candles on bottles.

Also the flames went up the stairs that get you out
it was panic of young folks climbing over bodies

Some good fella opened another top exit

[Livia]

So many very young teenagers, in a bar alone. Seems like there are no fire inspections there, and no ID checking.

[arista]

Live on Sky News

The Two Swiss Bar Managers
are now under Criminal Investigation.

[Cherie]

Avoidable tragedy if only they had taken any notice of health and safety rules, I expect they will face a huge legal challenge by the families of the deceased

[Benjamin]

Avoidable tragedy if only they had taken any notice of health and safety rules, I expect they will face a huge legal challenge by the families of the deceased

Have they actually broken any health and safety rules (bearing in mind it’s Switzerland) apart from the sparklers? Surely they would have had inspections over the years for the building that would have flagged up if so?

[Cherie]

Have they actually broken any health and safety rules (bearing in mind it’s Switzerland)? Surely they would have had inspections over the years that would have flagged up if so?

They say they have been inspected, but one exit out? and then we don't know if there were a cap on the numbers that should have been in the bar

[arista]

Live on Sky News

The Two Swiss Bar Managers
are now under Criminal Investigation.



https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/04/11/105215781-0-image-m-14_1767524851945.jpg

The Fella on the Right

[French national Jacques Moretti, who is in his 60s]
One of the Managers in a old photo

[Cherie]

Were there any fire extinguishers?

I read a report today the male owner had previously been jailed for fraud,kidnapping ad pimping, health and safety might not be his top priority

[Zizu]

Were there any fire extinguishers?

I read a report today the male owner had previously been jailed for fraud,kidnapping ad pimping, health and safety might not be his top priority


Jesus

A pimp and sex trafficker !!!??

Not the ideal person to be running a club full of 1000’s of young girls / women who may or may not be drinking or taking drugs !!


I wouldn’t have granted him a license

[emseateng2014]

in the words of the infamous wwe safety intro

dont try this at home

[arista]

In a New
news conference
The local government admitted
over 5 years they have ignored that club.

That is shocking...................


A clip was on BBCnews

[arista]

Were there any fire extinguishers?

I read a report today the male owner had previously been jailed for fraud,kidnapping ad pimping, health and safety might not be his top priority


Yes, it is criminal
what they ignored

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/09/13/105375079-0-image-m-12_1767965590095.jpg

[Switzerland falls silent for tragic young inferno victims:
Blaze survivors attend poignant service on
day of mourning - as sobbing bar owner and husband
are questioned]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15448955/Switzerland-falls-silent-tragic-young-inferno-victims-Blaze-survivors-attend-poignant-service-day-mourning-sobbing-bar-owner-husband-questioned.html

[Cherie]

He has been arrested as he is a flight risk

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/owner-of-swiss-ski-resort-bar-where-fire-claimed-40-lives-is-arrested/ar-AA1TTH3F?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=69613826b6fb4fdf842f2bc2dbb9d378&ei=20

[arista]

He has been arrested as he is a flight risk

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/owner-of-swiss-ski-resort-bar-where-fire-claimed-40-lives-is-arrested/ar-AA1TTH3F?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=69613826b6fb4fdf842f2bc2dbb9d378&ei=20


Good News
as he could escape

[Zizu]

Good News
as he could escape


I would have locked him up immediately given his conviction history

[emseateng2014]

I would have locked him up immediately given his conviction history

send him to gulags