💨 Abstract
A Swiss bar, "Le Constellation," had no safety inspections since 2019 before a New Year's fire killed 40 people. The mayor, Nicolas Feraud, expressed regret, noting that the foam used was considered safe at the time. Prosecutors suspect the fire started from sparkler candles igniting the basement ceiling. All sparkler candles have been banned in venues.
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