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January 3, 2026

Swiss Officials: Bar Fire That Killed 40 Likely Started By Sparklers

Our News Bahamas

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January 2, 2026

Swiss bar fire in Crans-Montana likely caused by champagne sparklers: Officials

The Tribune (Chandigarh)

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January 2, 2026

Switzerland in mourning as 40 die in massive bar blaze

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Swiss investigators suspect deadly bar fire started by sparklers

NHK

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Public Broadcaster

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January 2, 2026

Swiss nightclub promoted flaming bottle stunts before deadly inferno in packed New Year's Eve venue

Fox News

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FOX News

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January 2, 2026

Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles: Many of those injured are fighting for their lives

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Swiss fire survivors fight for life; sparklers seen as cause

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January 2, 2026

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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January 2, 2026

Swiss officials believe that the fatal fire was started by sparklers

WNYC - New York

Owner: New York Public Radio

WNYC - New York

Public Broadcaster

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January 2, 2026

Swiss ski resort bar fire: Father pulls 10 teenagers to safety

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Swiss bar fire started by sparklers on Champagne bottles, investigators say

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Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)

CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts

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January 2, 2026

Swiss resort bar fire ‘likely started by sparkler candles’

The Nation Barbados

Owner: Trinidad and Tobago Government

The Nation

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January 2, 2026

Swiss ski bar fire major update as cause of horror blaze is confirmed by officials

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Belfast Live

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January 2, 2026

Swiss resort bar fire: Sparkler candles likely triggered deadly blaze

Mint

Owner: Shobhana Bhartia

Mint

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January 2, 2026

Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives

The Economic Times

Owner: Sahu Jain Family

Economic Times

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January 2, 2026

Swiss ski resort tragedy: Police say ‘everything suggests’ sparklers in champagne bottles likely cause of fire

The New Zealand Herald

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The New Zealand Herald

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January 2, 2026

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares on Champagne bottles ignited deadly bar fire

KTAR - Arizona

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

KTAR News

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January 2, 2026

Swiss inferno nightclub owners say they can't 'sleep nor eat' and defend safety of 'deathtrap' ski bar - as investigators consider manslaughter charges over disaster

Daily Mail

Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth

Daily Mail

Right-wing

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January 2, 2026

'My son sent me a Happy New Year text from Swiss bar - now he's feared dead after fire'

The Mirror

Owner: Reach PLC

Daily Mirror

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January 2, 2026

Fire that killed 40 in Swiss bar probably caused by champagne sparklers

Helsinki Times

Owner: Alexis Kouros

Helsinki Times

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Year Founded	2007
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