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Swiss prosecutors place bar managers under investigation after deadly blaze

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Posted on January 3, 2026

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VIENNA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Swiss prosecutors said on Saturday they have placed under criminal investigation the two managers of a bar where a blaze on New Year's Day killed at least 40 people. The

Swiss Bar Managers Investigated After Deadly New Year Blaze

VIENNA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Swiss prosecutors said on Saturday they have placed under criminal investigation the two managers of a bar where a blaze on New Year's Day killed at least 40 people.

The offences they are suspected of having committed are homicide by negligence, causing bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence, the prosecutors' office in the canton of Valais said in a statement.

(Reporting by Francois Murphy; editing by Jason Neely)

Key Takeaways

  • Swiss prosecutors are investigating two bar managers.
  • The investigation follows a deadly blaze on New Year's Day.
  • At least 40 people died in the fire.
  • Charges include homicide and arson by negligence.
  • The incident occurred in the canton of Valais.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is homicide by negligence?
Homicide by negligence occurs when a person's actions unintentionally cause the death of another individual due to a lack of reasonable care.
What is arson by negligence?
Arson by negligence refers to the act of causing a fire through careless or reckless behavior that leads to property damage or endangers lives.
What is causing bodily harm by negligence?
Causing bodily harm by negligence involves inflicting injury on another person due to a failure to exercise reasonable care in one's actions.

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