Authorities in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have admitted that the Le Constellation bar, where a New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people and injured over 100, had not undergone mandatory safety inspections since 2019. Mayor Nicolas Feraud expressed deep regret for the oversight, stating that periodic checks were missed between 2020 and 2025. Investigators believe sparkler candles ignited flammable soundproofing foam on the basement ceiling. Criminal investigations are underway for the bar's owners, and sparklers have been banned indoors.