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Owner of Swiss Bar Breaks Silence After New Year's Tragedy

Published January 2, 2026, 21:07

The owner of the Le Constellation bar in Cran-Montana, Jacques Moretti, broke his silence after the New Year's tragedy, stating that he and his wife, Jessica, are in shock. He confirmed that the bar had been inspected three times in the last ten years and assured that all regulations were followed. His wife was injured in the fire, while he was at another of the couple's businesses. He is fully cooperating with the authorities in the investigation of the fire's causes, which is under criminal investigation for arson and negligent homicide. The couple also owns other establishments in the area.