40 Youths Die in Swiss Bar Fire Linked to Romanian Renovations A blaze at the Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana, Switzerland, on New Year’s Eve killed 40 young people and injured more than 100. Investigators say the fire was caused by renovations carried out in 2015 that included a foam‑capped ceiling and a narrowed stairwell, making escape almost impossible. The bar’s manager, Jacques Moretti, admitted hiring an undocumented Romanian worker for the work. No fire‑safety measures were taken despite old warnings. Photos of the renovation were deleted from social media after the incident. The Romanian worker’s identity remains unknown. Category: International Tags: European Union, Other Countries: Romania, Switzerland Cities: Crans‑Montana People: Bianca Dumbraveanu, Jacques Moretti, (unidentified Romanian worker) Sentiment: Negative

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