New footage has emerged that shows the moment a fatal fire broke out at a Swiss ski resort, which officials have since said was likely caused by sparklers in champagne bottles. Officials said at least 40 people were killed and 119 were injured in the blaze, according to CNN and Agence France-Presse (AFP).

A flashover was involved in the 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island that killed 100 people, a disaster that Mr. Kerber said the blaze in Switzerland appeared to resemble. In that case, pyrotechnics ignited by a band playing at the club, the Station, set soundproofing foam lining the walls and ceiling ablaze.

THIS is the horrifying moment the deadly “flashover” inferno erupts at a packed bar in Swiss ski resort, where at least 40 people died. Authorities have confirmed teenagers are among

Videos and photos have begun to emerge showing the moments before the blaze tore through the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during a New Year's party.

NEW footage has emerged showing revellers filming a deadly blaze as it broke out at a packed bar in Switzerland before killing 40 people. Unaware of the extent of horror that was about to unfold,

Days after 47 people were killed in a massive New Year’s Eve fire at a crowded luxury bar in Switzerland, social media posts have gone viral claiming to show the moment the blaze began. An image shows a soundproofing foam in the ceiling catching fire.

The fire broke out at around 1:30 am local time at Le Constellation, a popular bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort that was packed with holidaymakers welcoming the new year. According to Swiss police, most of the injured suffered serious burns or smoke inhalation. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames spread rapidly through the premises.

An official said the sparklers were attached to bottles of champagne held too close to the ceiling. Forty people died and more than 100 were injured. Many of the victims were teenagers.