Fire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze

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Insurance Journal - Jan 09, 2026

Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles …...

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