Swiss Ban Pyrotechnics in Public Areas

Le Parisien

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The measure will be implemented in early April throughout the country. After the tragedy on 31 December, several cantons had already announced a ban on these devices in closed spaces welcoming the public.

La Presse

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Pyrotechnic devices will be banned in all closed public spaces in Switzerland from 1 April, announced on Friday an intercantonal organ a little more than two months after the fire of a bar in Crans-Montana which had killed 41 people.

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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As of 1 April, a ban on the ignition of pyros in public areas will apply throughout Switzerland.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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This year, the new Swiss fire safety regulations should have come into force. Due to the fire disaster of Crans-Montana, the date is postponed to 2027. As an immediate measure, a ban on spray candles will apply from 1 April.

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After the fire which killed 41 people in the "Constellation" bar on 1 January, Switzerland will ban pyrotechnic devices in all closed public spaces. The measure will enter into force on 1 April next.