Swiss fire likely caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles

Authorities in Switzerland say they believe a fire at a ski resort bar was caused by "sparklers attached to champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling". An investigation to confirm how the blaze - which killed 40 people and injured 119 others - began is ongoing. We hear from the family of a 16 year old missing after the fire, and get the latest from our BBC Verify team.

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(Photo: Police officers stand guard in front of the "Le Constellation" bar, after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party in Switzerland. Credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)