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Editorial: El Mundo

  • The hypothesis points to the use of flares in champagne bottles as the cause of the fire in Crans-Montana.
  • The event left forty dead and more than a hundred injured, 80 of them in critical condition.
  • Evidence suggests a pattern of pyrotechnic materials used near the ceiling of a closed place with limited evacuation routes.
  • Swiss prosecution is investigating the conditions of the place, including the emergency exits and materials used.
  • The disaster underscores the need for greater responsibility and care in organizing festive events to prevent similar tragedies.

Conclusion: The tragedy underscores the importance of reviewing protocols, banning dangerous practices, intensifying inspections, and demanding certifications and training for personnel at festive events to ensure everyone's safety.