At least 47 people died in a fire at a Swiss ski resort nightclub on New Year’s Eve. Witnesses say the tragedy started when a champagne bottle with birthday candles on top got too close to the low wooden ceiling. The accident happened at Le Constellation nightclub during a party.
According to the NY Post, the blast was so strong that some victims’ bodies were burned beyond recognition. Videos from the club showed waitresses walking through crowds with flaming champagne bottles held high, almost touching the ceiling. This party trick turned deadly around 1:30 in the morning local time.
