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Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial

Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial

Summary

A fire at a ski bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 people on New Year's Eve. Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the bar's owners, are being investigated for negligence. Many are mourning the victims, and official investigations by Switzerland, France, and Italy are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • The fire occurred at "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve.
  • Forty young people died in the fire.
  • Jacques Moretti, a co-owner of the bar, has been detained by Swiss prosecutors as a potential flight risk.
  • The Morettis are suspected of manslaughter and arson by negligence.
  • Relatives of the victims held a memorial service and expressed their anger, demanding action.
  • Witnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic," with people injured during their escape.
  • France and Italy, whose citizens were affected, have started their own investigations.
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