Crans-Montana fire: Bar owner arrested by Swiss authorities:
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Arrest Follows Deadly Fire in Crans-MontanaThe bar owner faces charges after a New Year’s fire killed 40 and injured 116 at Le Constellation.
- Jacques Moretti, operator of Le Constellation, was detained following a six-hour interrogation by Swiss prosecutors.
- He faces accusations including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and arson related to the incident.
- The New Year’s Eve blaze resulted in 40 fatalities and left 116 people injured, many with severe burns.
- Pyrotechnic sprays igniting foam ceiling panels are believed to have caused the fire amid criticism of lax inspections.
This is an unimaginable tragedy. Never, really never in our lives could we have imagined this.— Jessica Moretti, the wife of Jacques Moretti, expressed her grief after her husband's arrest.
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Key FactsCrans-Montana Fire Sparks Scrutiny of Safety Checks
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- The Crans-Montana municipality faces intense criticism from restaurateurs following a New Year's fire that claimed at least 40 lives.
- Bar owners claim their premises were inspected only three times in a decade, despite annual inspection regulations.
- Authorities are investigating the bar operators for potential violations concerning fire safety materials used in the establishment.
- It remains uncertain whether the municipality fulfilled its inspection duties properly; it is participating as a civil plaintiff.
The establishment was inspected three times in the past ten years. Everything in the premises complied with regulations.— Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar 'Le Constellation', comments on the inspections of his establishment.
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