The bar administrators in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where a fire killed 40 people, are accused of manslaughter and bodily harm.

The two French bar managers are under criminal investigation for manslaughter, bodily harm through negligence, and arson through negligence. The Attorney General of Valais, Beatrice Pilloud, stated that the fire was likely caused by fireworks placed too close to the ceiling, and the investigation will examine safety measures and materials used in the bar. It is also being investigated whether the ceiling insulation contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.