A terrible fire happened on New Year's Eve. It killed 40 people and hurt 116 others. Now, two more regions in Switzerland have banned fireworks inside public places. These regions are Valais and Geneva. Vaud was the first region to make this rule. They want to stop more bad accidents from happening.
The fire started at a bar called Le Constellation. People think sparklers on champagne bottles set fire to the ceiling foam. This fire shocked the whole country. It showed that safety rules were not good enough. The bar had not been checked for safety in five years. This made the families of the victims very sad. Eight of the people who died were under 16 years old.
Families affected by the fire are getting help. Each person receives 10,000 Swiss francs. This is about $12,500 or £9,200. A special fund is also being created to collect more money for the victims. The bar's co-owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, are facing charges. These include manslaughter and arson. Jacques Moretti is in jail for 90 days. Jessica Moretti has given up her passport and must report to the police every day.
The fire has caused many changes. Regional governments are making new safety rules. The ban on indoor fireworks is important. People are also sharing their stories about the fire. An online platform was created for survivors and witnesses. Eighty injured people are still in the hospital. Many have bad burns. The new bans show that Switzerland knows fireworks inside are dangerous. Safety rules must be followed in all public places.