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Tragedy in Crans-Montana: One of the Bar Owners Detained

Published January 12, 2026, 13:16
Tragedy in Crans-Montana: One of the Bar Owners Detained

A Swiss court has ordered the detention of the co-owner of the bar in Crans-Montana where a fire on New Year's Eve claimed the lives of 40 people, Swiss broadcaster SRF reported today. Prosecutors in the canton of Valais ordered the arrest of Jacques Moret on Friday following a lengthy deposition by him and his wife Jessica, pending a decision on whether it is justified. The couple has expressed their regret for the fire and pledged to cooperate fully with the investigating authorities. There is currently no comment from the prosecution.