"Swiss officials finally commented on claims about champagne sparklers being behind the deadly inferno at La Constellation bar in the early hours of New Year's Day, in the third press briefing on Friday. "All and absolutely all avenues are being explored," said Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud. "None are being abandoned, and no avenue is being neglected. Among the hypotheses, some are being confirmed today. Indeed, everything suggests that the fire started from the sparklers or Bengal lights that were placed on the champagne bottles, and everything was brought too close from the ceiling, resulting in a very rapid and widespread blaze." Officials previously refused to comment on the reports, despite eyewitness accounts and online videos circulating. At least 40 people are confirmed dead, and 119 injured of many different nationalities. "