Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ségolène Le StradicJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:11 PM

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Following a deadly fire at a Swiss bar during a New Year's celebration that killed 40 people, prosecutors requested the detention of bar co-owner Jacques Moretti on Friday. The request came after hours of questioning of Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the bar's co-owners. While both were already under criminal investigation for suspected negligence, Jacques Moretti is now considered a flight risk based on his statements and background. Although not officially confirmed, reports suggest he may have been arrested and placed in provisional detention. Investigators believe the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana was caused by sparklers igniting foam insulation.

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Public Prosecutor’s Office 40% Crans-Montana 50% Le Constellation 60% New Year’s celebration ×260% Sion ×270% Béatrice Pilloud ×370% Jessica Moretti ×480% Jacques Moretti ×690% Switzerland ×390%

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deadly fire 90% bar fire 80% swiss bar 70% pretrial detention 70% prosecutor 60% negligence 60% criminal investigation 60% flight risk 60% new year's celebration 50% sparklers 50%

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Very Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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90%

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Switzerland

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