Night club safety in the spotlight after Swiss fire tragedy

In the aftermath of the New Year’s Day ski-resort bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed the lives of 40 people and injured 116, Cyprus’ fire service has issued a renewed warning to the public and entertainment venue operators, urging heightened vigilance and stricter adherence to fire safety measures.

On Saturday January 3, just two days after the incident, the service released a public safety video on Facebook, highlighting the risks posed by inadequate escape routes...