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Cran Montana Bar Owner Arrested After Deadly Fire

Published January 9, 2026, 16:18
Cran Montana Bar Owner Arrested After Deadly Fire

The owner of the bar in Cran Montana where the deadly fire occurred on New Year's Eve has been arrested due to the risk of fleeing abroad. His wife, upon leaving the prosecutor's office, tearfully apologized to the families of the victims. The arrest comes after an initial decision not to arrest the couple, but the situation changed. At least 40 people lost their lives and 116 were injured in the fire, and the families of the victims have filed lawsuits.