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[–] SilverCode@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The cause of the blaze, which was initially reported as an explosion, remains unclear but authorities said it appeared to be an accident rather than an attack

An important bit of updated information

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

There was local reports it was "pyrotechnics related" but still no confirmation. Doesn't seem intentional.

[–] b_tr3e@feddit.org 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

they saw the fire start in the basement section of the club after a bottle containing "birthday candles" was held up too close to the wooden ceiling.

Fuck. I bet it was flimsy wooden panels (a solid wooden floor construction would not catch fire from candles that easily) in a club. Killing dozens for a bit of "rural atmosphere" without thinking of the fire hazard. Whatever idiot came up with that idea is going to pay dearly for it. Criminal idiocy and a total disregard for building and safety codes - still much too common everywhere.

[–] philpo@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Even worse. Cheaply made polystyrol (or similar) accustic panels.

There are videos available how it started. It's criminal neglience to an extend that will hopefully not only the owners but also the local goverment instance which is responsible for controlling the establishment into courts. Because due to social media posts we know these were installed quite some time ago. So someone did not do their job - these panels are illegal for public venues in Switzerland.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Roxul, basalt mineral wool acoustic panels are basically fireproof. Shame better solutions weren't used.

[–] philpo@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah. Sadly....they weren't used here.

[–] vivalapivo@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

New year immolation