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Fire safety checks at the "Le Constellation" bar under scrutiny – Investigation into homicides and bodily harm due to negligence
Swiss ski resort fire chief questioned over New Year blaze that killed 41
SION, Feb 17 — The local fire chief for a Swiss ski resort where a New Year’s fire broke out in a bar, claiming 41 lives, was questioned for the first time yesterday by Swiss investigating prosecutors.David Vocat, who was being questioned as a witness, was seen by AFP inside the central police station in the town of Sion, speaking with his lawyer, who declined to answer questions from journalists outside during a brief break in proceedings.Besid…
In the barracks we were few, the work was so much, they had three municipalities to manage and we couldn't perform all the necessary checks. But David Vocat, at the top of the...
On New Year's Eve, the "Le Constellation" bar will become a death trap for more than 40 people. Fire control has failed in the restaurant since 2019. Now, the chief of the Crans-Montana fire department has to explain the reasons to the police.
The disaster in Valais has contributed to the spread of false risk perception. It is time for society to realistically assess the dangers posed by fire.
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