Švajcarska proglasila petodnevnu žalost nakon požara u baru

Nesreća se desila tokom proslave Nove godine, a bar "Le Constellation" bio je prepun mladih ljudi, među kojima je bilo i turista iz drugih evropskih zemalja.

Švajcarska proglasila petodnevnu žalost nakon požara u baru

TL;DR

  • Over 40 people died and 115 were injured in a fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Kran-Montana.
  • The fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations around 1:30 AM.
  • Witnesses reported that champagne spray and flares ignited the blaze, which quickly spread.
  • Many young people and teenagers were in the bar and a full basement when the fire started.
  • Panic ensued as people tried to escape, with narrow stairs causing further problems.
  • Emergency services responded quickly, transporting the injured to hospitals in Sion, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich.
  • Six individuals remain in critical condition with severe burns and lung injuries.
  • Switzerland has declared five days of mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast.