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🇬🇷 To Vima
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Crans Montana: What is the flashover phenomenon that caused the tragedy

The article explains the flashover phenomenon responsible for the deadly fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve, which claimed 40 lives and injured 116 others, shocking the global community.

Jan 6 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fire in Switzerland: Leave the Victims Alone

After a fire in Switzerland, some are blaming the victims, despite it not being the responsibility of celebrating youths to understand a 'flashover' phenomena.

Jan 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: How a 'Flashover' Occurs

The article recounts personal testimonies from survivors of a tragic incident in Crans-Montana, revealing the horrifying panic and injuries sustained during a flashover event.

Jan 2 • 15:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Flashover, the phenomenon that made the venue burn immediately

The article discusses the flashover phenomenon that led to the rapid and uncontrollable spread of fire during an event in Crans-Montana.

Jan 2 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Expert on Disaster: "The Complete Smoke Suddenly Ignites"

A fire safety expert discusses the rapid spread of a fire in a bar in Crans-Montana, explaining the phenomenon of 'flashover' and suggesting safety measures for clubs.

Jan 2 • 13:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The smoke turns pitch black. You can't see your hand in front of your eyes

Following the fire in Crans-Montana, firefighting experts demonstrate how quickly insulation materials ignite and lead to flashover, as firefighter technician Florian Neumann explains the dangers of smoke to reporter Gerrit Schröder.

Jan 2 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Flashover, the thermal bomb with lethal gases and objects that start to burn without contact with flames that condemned the victims of Crans-Montana

Swiss authorities suspect a flashover, a thermal bomb phenomenon, to be the cause of 40 deaths and 115 serious injuries at the New Year's party at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Jan 2 • 12:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The candles and the "flashover". The escape route? A trap

A tragic fire erupted during New Year's celebrations at a popular bar in Crans-Montana, resulting in multiple casualties and leaving the community in shock.

Jan 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Cantonal Government Suspects 'Flashover' as the Cause of Fire Tragedy

The Cantonal Government of Valais suspects a 'Flashover' could explain the rapid spread of a fire that resulted in at least 40 deaths at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during a New Year's Eve party.

Jan 2 • 03:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Eyewitnesses describe dramatic events – Photo is said to show the start of the fire disaster

Eyewitnesses recount dramatic moments as authorities investigate rapid spread of a fire in a Crans-Montana bar during a New Year's Eve party, with a theory of 'flashover' being considered.

Jan 2 • 03:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

A spark and the absence of air. Here’s how flashover is triggered

The article explains the phenomenon of flashover, a fire event where all combustible materials in a room ignite simultaneously when temperatures reach 600-650 degrees Celsius, as described by authorities in the Valais region.

Jan 2 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

What is flashover and why it didn’t spare the guests at the bar in Cans-Montana

Authorities are investigating the deadly New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which was reportedly caused by a flashover, resulting in numerous fatalities during the celebrations.

Jan 1 • 16:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Flashover Occurs at Swiss Ski Resort: Dramatic Consequences Include Explosion and Rapid Spread of Fire

A fire at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, triggered by fireworks used during a birthday celebration, led to a flashover that caused an explosive spread of flames.

Jan 1 • 14:57 UTC

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