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Owner of Fatal Bar in Crans Montana Breaks Silence: 'We Are in a Terrible State'

Published January 2, 2026, 19:12
Owner of Fatal Bar in Crans Montana Breaks Silence: 'We Are in a Terrible State'

The owner of the Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Jacques Moretti, broke his silence after the tragedy, stating he was shocked and unable to sleep or eat. He asserted that the establishment had been inspected three times in the last decade and that everything had been done in accordance with regulations. Moretti pledged full cooperation with the authorities to clarify the causes of the fire. The prosecution has launched a criminal investigation and is considering arson and manslaughter as potential charges. Moretti, along with his wife, had been managing the bar since 2015 and own other businesses in the area.