Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire Jan 02, 2026 · John Leicester, Jamey Keaten and Stefanie Dazio · washingtontimes.com read more » Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers. Read more »