A fire at La Constellation bar in Crans-Montana resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries. The bar hadn't undergone safety checks for five years, prompting local authorities to express regret and take responsibility. Mayor Nicolas Feraud announced a ban on sparklers and plans for external inspections of all local venues. He acknowledged the insufficient inspection team and the merger of village councils that may have contributed to the oversight. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)