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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
Swiss authorities are identifying around 40 victims after a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar injured about 115, many with serious burns, officials said.
- At around 1:30am on Jan. 1 a blaze engulfed Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing about 40 and injuring around 115; investigators began identification work on Jan 2.
- Several patrons, including Axel Cavalier, told reporters sparks from a champagne-bottle 'show' reached the ceiling insulation and ignited it, while authorities have declined to confirm the cause or suggest an attack.
- Experts are using dental and DNA records to identify victims, and Nicolas Feraud said `The first objective is to assign names to all the bodies`, warning it could take days.
- Residents and tourists of Crans-Montana stood in silence on Thursday, leaving flowers and candles at a makeshift altar at the road leading to the bar, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin ordered flags at half mast for five days.
- Beatrice Pilloud said investigators will probe safety compliance and exit availability, while the French foreign ministry stated `We have reserved 15 adult beds and four paediatric beds in French hospitals, so the capacity is there`.
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