Crans-Montana Le Constellation Fire Investigation: Co-owner Detained as Safety Failures Emerge
Swiss prosecutors have detained the co-owner of Le Constellation bar following the deadly Crans-Montana fire. Investigation reveals a 5-year gap in safety inspections.
A New Year's Eve celebration turned into a national tragedy in the Swiss Alps. One of the co-owners of Le Constellation bar is now in custody after a blaze claimed 40 lives, exposing a staggering collapse in municipal safety oversight.
Crans-Montana Le Constellation Fire Investigation: Detention and Charges
According to Swiss prosecutors, Jacques Moretti, a French national, has been detained due to a potential flight risk. Moretti and his wife Jessica, who co-own the famous Crans-Montana venue, are under criminal investigation for manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm, and arson by negligence. The blaze injured 116 people, many of whom were teenagers celebrating the start of the year.
Five Years Without Inspection
A shocking revelation emerged this week: the bar had not undergone a safety check for 5 years, despite regulations requiring annual inspections. Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud admitted the failure, stating he couldn't explain the oversight. Investigators believe the fire ignited when champagne bottles with sparklers reached the sound-insulating foam on the basement ceiling.
Today, church bells rang for 5 minutes as the country stood in silence. Public transport and Zurich airport briefly halted operations to honor the victims. Of the deceased, 8 were children under 16. Local authorities have since banned sparklers in all Crans-Montana venues to prevent a repeat of this catastrophe.
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