
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Ringing in the new year with a night of drinking and dancing high in the Swiss Alps, Ebenezer Mehari, 17, decided to take a breather outside the packed Constellation Bar. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. As he turned to go back inside, he told NBC News at the scene Friday, “hell” erupted as a deadly fire broke out. “I heard a big boom, and everybody was screaming,” he said.
Main Idea: Ebenezer Mehari survived a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar, where he says friends died and many others were badly burned.
Key Points:
The fire shows how a crowded nightclub can turn deadly fast, raising concern for US travelers, teens, and workers at venues with weak safety exits or fire rules.
The tragedy may push tougher fire checks and emergency planning, which could save lives in US communities.
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