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Candles Ignite Memorial for Fire Victims
8 Feb
Summary
- Memorial fire occurred early Sunday morning.
- Candles likely caused the blaze at the tribute.
- No injuries reported at the memorial site.
A memorial created for victims of a devastating New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana has unfortunately caught fire. The blaze occurred early Sunday morning, with investigators suspecting that candles left at the makeshift tribute ignited the flames. The memorial was established to honor the 41 individuals who perished and the 115 who were injured in the devastating inferno at Le Constellation bar on January 1.
Emergency services responded quickly, bringing the fire at the memorial under control. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this secondary incident. However, several objects intended for remembrance were damaged by the flames. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the memorial fire, stating that external involvement is unlikely.
The original tragedy at Le Constellation bar is believed to have been caused by sparklers igniting ceiling insulation in the crowded venue. The bar's co-owners are facing charges related to negligence and arson, and local officials are also under investigation for their handling of fire safety. The fire at the memorial has understandably caused distress to the families of the victims.
