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Photo of Moment Before Fire Started in Switzerland Bar

A chaotic scene inside a crowded Switzerland bar, featuring multiple people holding sparklers. A central figure wearing a black dress and a helmet/mask is prominently holding a champagne bottle. Sparklers are visible throughout the frame, creating a festive yet hazardous atmosphere. The text overlay at the bottom reads 'PHOTO EMERGES SHOWING THE MOMENT BEFORE FIRE STARTED INSIDE SWITZERLAND BAR', suggesting the sparklers (known fire hazards in enclosed spaces) may have caused the subsequent fire.
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PHOTO EMERGES SHOWING THE MOMENT BEFORE FIRE STARTED INSIDE SWITZERLAND BAR

Overview

A chaotic scene inside a crowded Switzerland bar, featuring multiple people holding sparklers. A central figure wearing a black dress and a helmet/mask is prominently holding a champagne bottle. Sparklers are visible throughout the frame, creating a festive yet hazardous atmosphere. The text overlay at the bottom reads 'PHOTO EMERGES SHOWING THE MOMENT BEFORE FIRE STARTED INSIDE SWITZERLAND BAR', suggesting the sparklers (known fire hazards in enclosed spaces) may have caused the subsequent fire.

Origin notes

The image was shared on the platform 9Gag with the original title claiming it is a 'verified photo by Sky News'. It is presented as documentation of the events leading up to a bar fire in Switzerland, likely intended to highlight the cause of the incident (sparklers) and circulate awareness of the hazard.

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