Crans-Montana Bar Fire: Manager Detained After 40 Deaths

Jacques Moretti, the manager of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana where a catastrophic fire killed more than 40 people, has been placed in pretrial detention following an arrest for alleged domestic violence, according to reporting by 20 minutes.

The arrest of Moretti brings fresh scrutiny to the figures central to the deadly blaze. Judicial authorities ordered the pretrial detention as investigations into the bar fire continue. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the domestic violence allegations remain limited, but the legal action ensures Moretti stays in custody while proceedings move forward.

Le Constellation fire remains one of the deadliest tragedies linked to a commercial venue in the region. Investigators have focused on safety protocols, emergency exits, and occupancy limits at the bar. Moretti’s detention adds another layer of legal jeopardy for the venue’s management as prosecutors examine both the fire disaster and the fresh criminal complaints.

Further updates on the investigation are expected from local authorities as court dates and formal charges are scheduled.