Band's fireworks started it and it spread in no time. Horrifying.

Inside the Station Nightclub Disaster : r/videos https://share.google/5GPqDULmofSLekoBF

We’re a really dumb species - anything for excitement and profit

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Where are the fire safety folks

all manner of hazards.

Yes there are systematic ways of improving safety, of protecting people from themselves. Of course those should be done.

But there is also: STOP AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

Profit by any means - nothing else matters.
The other thing that disturbs me is so called intelligent people’s willingness to put themselves in danger.
I was invited on a boat ride recently - first thing I asked when I boarded was for a count of life jackets. There were five with eight passengers and three crew. I am a good swimmer but I declined the trip. 😀

Like those two guys who disappeared in Florida. $1.5 million dollar boat and a couple $500 dollar personal EPIRBS probably would have made all the difference

We know everything is for profit.

...libertarian streak in Switzerland.
At least that's the sense I got the times I was there.

… would have stronger building codes

Mate the mountain villages are more lax

But, I spent my times in Zurich, Bern, & Geneva. So, I don’t know the countryside.
When I went to Kilchberg for a tour of the Lindt factory.
I have to say that the facility was extremely clean, but I didn't have time to see if everything was up to safety standards. Wouldn't surprise me if that was ok.
But, work injuries are costly, so even a libertarian cares about that.

The look like little flamethrowers. Another nightclub tragedy. One Aussie injured right now.

How dumb is our species

“There were waitresses carrying champagne bottles with sparklers on them, and they carried them close to the ceiling, which caused it to catch fire,” one witness said.

“One waitress was standing on another waiter’s shoulders, and the bottle and the flames were just a few centimeters away from the ceiling,” the other added.

Hope the families sue the crap out of them.

The survivors and mourners will NEVER think of New Year’s Eve the same way, for the rest of their lives. The only thing it’ll make them feel is pain.

Dead for no reason except greed and a complete breakdown of matters safety.
Please note that this is an upscale nightclub and sports bar .

They must leave

When is enough enough?

Bottle sparklers: A Hazardous fire risk for hospitality establishments.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bottle-sparklers-hazardous-fire-risk-hospitality-steven-james-hill

The hospitality sector is an essential part of our society. It provides us with the opportunity to socialise, relax, and enjoy various forms of entertainment. However, these facilities are prone to risks, especially those that serve alcohol. The risk of fire in these establishments is a significant concern that cannot be ignored. Therefore, it is critical that they pay close attention to ensuring their fire protection systems are the best they can be.

The hospitality industry is a high-risk sector due to its unique environment, which involves the use of heating appliances, cooking equipment, electrical appliances, and the serving of alcohol. These factors, when not appropriately managed, can result in fire hazards. Moreover, the high number of people who gather in these establishments increases the risk of fatalities and injuries in the event of a fire.
Alcohol consumption in bars and nightclubs is a particular concern in fire safety because of the impairment it causes. When individuals consume alcohol, their reaction time and judgement are slowed, which can hinder their ability to evacuate safely in case of a fire. As a result, it is critical that establishments that serve alcohol take additional precautions to ensure the safety of their patrons.

Bottle sparklers have become increasingly popular in the hospitality industry as a way to create an exciting and celebratory atmosphere. However, the use of bottle sparklers also poses a fire risk that cannot be ignored.

here in the US, fireworks have started very deadly wildfires in dry areas.

It had wood ceilings.

Madness

“I think a large number of the injured, maybe between 80 and 100, are in a life-threatening condition,” Ganzer said on Friday. “When 15% or more of an adult’s body has third-degree burns, there is a risk of death in the days and hours that follow.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/02/swiss-ski-resort-fire-injured-life-threatening-condition

Some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground.

Would you risk your life for flaming excitement?
WTF iscwrong with these people?

But then I'm old.
Most all these victims were teenagers I've heard.

Bottle Sparklers?

... believe I did the same for my kids. We were so lucky, especially with what lunkheads we were as kids.

Wiki - A 2009 report from the National Council on Fireworks Safety indicated that sparklers are responsible for 16 percent of legal firework-related injuries in the United States.[6] The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's statistics from the Fourth of July festivities in 2003 indicate that sparklers were involved in a majority (57%) of fireworks injuries sustained by children under five years of age.[7]

The devices burn at a high temperature (as hot as 1000°C to 1600°C, or 1800°F to 3000°F), depending on the fuel and oxidizer used, more than sufficient to cause severe skin burns or ignite clothing.[12] Safety experts recommend that adults ensure children who handle sparklers be properly warned, supervised and wearing non-flammable clothing. As with all fireworks, sparklers are also capable of accidentally initiating wildfires. This is especially true in drier areas; in Australia, for instance, sparkler-related bushfire accidents have led to their banning at public outdoor events during summer like Australia Day celebrations.[13]

and yet

... I let my daughters light sparklers and run around the front yard in synthetic night gowns. It could have been a disaster.

... being red hot so I bought the gunpowder model you show. When my kids waved those around, fire jumped out all over the place. No more sparklers.

Be sure to ban the sparks and keep the fuel.

Just like the Station fire in 2003

We know that

Montreaux, Smoke on the water....

We suck as a species