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MNN Global · February 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Swiss bar owner questioned over deadly New Year fire disaster

What happened: Jacques Moretti, a bar owner in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is being questioned by lawyers following a fire on New Year's Day that killed 41 people.

Why it matters:

  • The investigation seeks to determine responsibility for one of Switzerland's deadliest recent fires.
  • Families of victims and the local community are directly affected by the tragedy and its legal proceedings.

MNN Take: Legal questioning of business owners is a common step in investigating major incidents to establish facts and accountability.

Sources: BBC World