Swiss fire victims' lawyer seeks expansion of criminal probe
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Switzerland's criminal investigation into a fire in a bar in the ski town of Crans-Montana should be broadened to include local authorities, a lawyer acting for some of the victims said, adding he would seek millions in compensation.
Breakdown
- Lawyer seeks to expand fire probe to include local authorities 4s
- Over 20 burn victims are seeking millions in compensation 13s
- Fire killed 40 people and injured 116, mostly teenagers 39s
- Venue missed several annual safety checks, mayor expressed regret 53s
- Most victims remain in comas or unresponsive in hospitals 1m 2s