Swiss bar owners face questions from victims' lawyers over fire disaster
Summary
A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year’s Day killed 41 people and injured 115. Bar owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti are being questioned as part of a criminal investigation into involuntary manslaughter and negligence. The investigation is focused on safety failings, including locked exits and a lack of inspections since 2019.Key Facts
- 41 people died and 115 were injured in the fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
- Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the bar owners, are under investigation for involuntary manslaughter and negligence.
- Sparkling candles in champagne bottles are suspected of starting the fire by igniting the ceiling.
- An employee was seen using snooker cues to adjust foam on the ceiling weeks before the fire.
- The last fire safety inspection at the bar was in 2019; a locked door prevented escape during the fire.
- Many of the victims were teenagers, and the ages of the deceased ranged from 14 to 39.
- A former security officer stated there were no recent fire risk closures in Crans-Montana before the incident.
- A survivor publicly shared her injuries, questioning the delay in assigning responsibility for the disaster.
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