“A reflection to be carried out on the use and dangerousness of these lamps”: the reaction of the City after the accident with the bioethanol lamp in Cannes

A server that wants to reload the bioethanol “heat lamp”placed on the table of around fifteen Italian delegates.

A movement that suddenly causes the lamp to tipthe liquid spreads and ignites, touching five people, three of whom were seriously injured (burns to the face in particular) and transported to the burns department at Saint-Anne hospital in Toulon.

This is the version of the facts confirmed by the City, after the accident that occurred on the terrace of the Caveau 30 restaurantWednesday November 27, in the center of Cannes. Even if the police investigation continues.

All servers are trained in handling these lamps

Despite the ban on any type of heating on uncovered terraces since 2022the City of Cannes adds that after having fined the use of these lamps for a time, it could not legally continue.

“She finally realized that she did not have the right, given the neutral carbon footprint of this equipment. In fact, the latter do not produce CO2 and are therefore not prohibited by law.”, it is specified in a press release.

Concerning the tragedy of Wednesday evening, the owner of the restaurant indicated to the City that all servers were trained in handling these bioethanol lamps.

“Reflection should be carried out on the use and dangerousness of these bioethanol lamps. Cannes Town Hall is also awaiting details on the exact circumstances of the accident.“nevertheless concludes the press release.