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Co-owner of Swiss Bar Engulfed in Flames Arrested

Published January 9, 2026, 16:20
Co-owner of Swiss Bar Engulfed in Flames Arrested

Zak Moretti, co-owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation which was engulfed in flames during New Year's celebrations, has been taken into custody following questioning by prosecutors. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 40 people, with an average age of 19. Switzerland has declared a national day of mourning for the victims. Moretti and his wife, Jessica, were questioned in the canton of Wallis, while the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.