Authorities said the bar where a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, had not undergone safety inspections since 2019, pointing to negligence. Mayor Nicolas Feraud said the town was unaware of the lapse and announced a ban on firecrackers in enclosed spaces. Prosecutors said the fire likely began when firecrackers ignited a wooden ceiling. Two bar owners are facing charges including negligent homicide and arson.
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