The owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana admitted that a service door was locked from the inside during the New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 people, raising potential charges of murder with contingent intent if negligence is proven. The investigation also examines the use of flammable acoustic foam and previous warnings about fire risks.
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The owner of the Swiss bar in Crans-Montana where 40 people died in a fire has revealed that a service door was locked from inside, and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire, which was likely started by sparklers igniting soundproofing foam. The owners are suspected of negligence, and questions remain about safety compliance and the presence of underage patrons.
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Swiss authorities detained Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar where a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people, as part of an investigation into negligence and homicide. The incident prompted a national day of mourning, with officials and international leaders attending memorials. The fire was believed to have started from sparklers near sound insulation foam, and the bar had not been inspected since 2019, raising safety concerns.