Nightclub Owners Ban Sparklers Following Switzerland Fire Tragedy

#CransMontana, #Switzerland
Nightclub owners are banning pyrotechnic sparklers following a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that killed 40 people.The blaze, which injured 116 others, reportedly began when bottle sparklers ignited low-grade soundproofing foam on the ceiling of the Swiss venue.Jon Davine issued a warning to Massachusetts businesses that unlicensed use of these devices is illegal as establishments transition to LED alternatives.
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