The Swiss authorities say small fireworks on beverage bottles probably ignited foam insulation on the bar’s basement ceiling, setting off the broader blaze. By Aurelien Breeden Reporting from ...
Experts are using dental and DNA records to try identify the deceased, but the severity of the burns is delaying identification THIS is the horrifying moment the deadly “flashover” inferno erupts at a ...
A view of the bar and communal dining area of Wursthall, as seen from a second floor mezzanine. Photo by Veronica Weber. San Mateo’s beer hall-inspired restaurant Wursthall, co-founded by renowned ...
As the New Year rolls around, most people aren’t rushing to part with their cash. After weeks of indulgence - too much food, too many drinks, late nights - January usually signals restraint: dry ...
This is the moment sparklers in champagne bottles caused an inferno to erupt in a Swiss ski bar, killing at least 47 people and injuring 115 others. The blast occurred at around 1.30am local time ...
A fierce blaze that broke out at a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve has killed 40 people and injured 119, police confirmed at a press conference on Friday. The tragedy occurred in the early hours of ...
A colossal Fort Worth mansion built for Texas Rangers co-owner Bob R. Simpson has sold at auction for $6.72 million, well below its $11.75 million listing price. Bidding ran from Dec. 10 through ...
Swiss authorities have said that a deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, rapidly developed into a “flashover” – a dangerous phenomenon in which everything in a room ignites ...
This is the terrifying moment the ceiling catches fire in a Swiss nightclub during New Year's Eve celebrations, sparking an inferno that has killed 47 people and injured 100 others. Witnesses ...
Christmas is nearly upon us, and for many of us that means scurrying away to the nearest watering hole for a festive tipple. Many Derby families will view the festive visit as an integral part of the ...
Much as Irish pubs have their own rules of etiquette, so do the Brits. And while this certainly encompasses the dos and don'ts, it also includes Britain's unique pub naming conventions. And just like ...
We are pausing our live coverage for today, but if you are just checking in, here is a recap of the key developments. Swiss police said a further 16 victims had been identified - including several ...