Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial
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A national day of mourning was held in Switzerland for the 40 young people killed in a New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation ski bar in Crans-Montana. During a memorial service, a witness described the scene as "apocalyptic." Swiss prosecutors detained Jacques Moretti, a co-owner of the bar, as a potential flight risk; he and his wife Jessica are suspected of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence. The presidents of France and Italy, whose citizens were among the victims, attended the main ceremony in Martigny. Italy's prime minister vowed to identify all those responsible, questioning why safety measures weren't followed. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire and potential negligence.
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