World Jan 05 All 116 people injured in deadly Swiss bar fire have been identified By Associated Press
World Jan 04 Mourners march in silence to honor victims of deadly Swiss Alpine bar fire Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honor the victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely injured. By John Leicester, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Jan 03 Authorities investigate managers of Swiss bar where New Year's fire killed 40 Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead, authorities said Saturday. By John Leicester, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Jan 02 What to know about the deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar's New Year celebration Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar’s ceiling. By John Leicester, Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
World Jan 01 A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here is a look at some… By Associated Press
Jan 01 Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year's celebration kills at least 40, injures 115 By Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio, John Leicester, Associated Press The Crans-Montana resort is best known as an international ski and golf venue, and overnight, its crowded Le Constellation bar morphed from a scene of revelry into the site of potentially one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies. Continue reading
Dec 29 Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 By Edna Tarigan, Gracey Wakari, Associated Press Firefighters needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services. Neighbors reportedly helped rescue several occupants of the retirement home. Continue reading
Dec 01 Investigation into Hong Kong building fire that killed at least 151 people reveals unsafe netting By Chan Ho-him, David Rising, Associated Press On Monday, teams recovered another eight bodies, and dozens of people remain unaccounted for. Continue reading
Nov 30 Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims By David Rising, Associated Press The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the… Continue reading
Nov 29 Authorities probe corruption and negligence in deadly Hong Kong apartment fire By Chan Ho-him, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has raised questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died. Continue reading