Swiss ski resort tragedy: Police say ‘everything suggests’ sparklers in champagne bottles likely cause of fire
New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Herald
•January 2, 2026

Swiss ski resort tragedy: Police say ‘everything suggests’ sparklers in champagne bottles likely cause of fire

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