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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Fire in Crans-Montana: Unreleased footage shows the start of the fire in the Le Constellation bar

Unreleased video footage reveals the moment the fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, leading to 41 fatalities and 115 injuries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana Fire: Jessica Moretti Paid a Bail of 200,000 Swiss Francs

Jessica Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, has paid a bail of 200,000 Swiss francs as part of the legal measures regarding the investigation into the New Year's fire that caused significant casualties.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The terrifying images from inside โ€“ after the New Year's fire

Images revealing the devastation inside the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana follow a deadly New Year's fire that claimed 41 lives, leading to a trial against the bar owners.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti had refused to install fire-retardant foam for his furniture in 2015 "for budgetary reasons"

In 2015, Jacques Moretti declined to install fire-retardant foam in the furniture of Le Constellation bar due to budget constraints, raising safety concerns following a tragic fire incident.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fire in Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti had already been convicted in 2020 for serving strong alcohol to minors

Jacques Moretti, the owner of the bar Constellation in Crans-Montana, had a previous conviction in 2020 for serving strong alcohol to minors, prior to the bar's devastating fire that resulted in multiple casualties.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Crans-Montana: A Victims' Mother Met with the Morettis, the Day Before a Tense Hearing

A mother of two victims from the Constellation fire met with Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar, ahead of a public hearing filled with tension.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Fire in Crans-Montana: Former Security Officer Questioned This Monday

The former fire safety officer in Crans-Montana has been summoned by the public prosecutor to explain the lack of inspections at the Le Constellation bar since 2019.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The memorial tent for the victims of the Swiss bar fire has been destroyed

A memorial tent for the victims of a tragic bar fire in Switzerland has been destroyed in another fire incident.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the municipal security officer was without a fire prevention certificate

Christophe Balet, the current public safety officer for the municipality of Crans-Montana, lacks a fire prevention certificate and is under investigation related to the New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans, Jessica Moretti says: 'I never ran away with the money, there are many lies about us'

Jessica Moretti, owner of the bar Le Constellation, denies allegations of wrongdoing during police investigations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: The Public Prosecutor's Office Requests More Than 400,000 Euros in Bail from the Owners of Constellation

The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a bail amount of 200,000 Swiss francs (approximately 215,000 euros) from the owners of the Constellation following an incident involving Jacques Moretti, who was detained after a fire at his bar on New Year's Eve.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fraud with APL, suspicion of Covid aid scam: the small tricks of Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar Le Constellation

Jacques Moretti, a bar owner, is under investigation for allegedly fraudulently benefiting from public aid, including housing support and Covid relief, as his activities span from France to Switzerland.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the Morettis now accuse the waitress: "The fire? It's her fault"

New and shocking details emerge from the statements of the Moretti couple, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where 40 people died in a New Year's Eve fire, as they blame the waitress Cyane Panine for the incident.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The tragic fate of the waitress with helmet and table fountains

A devastating fire at the Swiss bar 'Le Constellation' is believed to have been caused by table fountains held too close to the ceiling by a young waitress, who tragically died in the blaze, as police reports shed light on the catastrophe.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Those bodies piled in front of the trap staircase: the photos accuse the Morettis

Photos reveal a safety hazard at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, where the staircase's inadequate width contributed to fatalities during an emergency.

Jan 14 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Jessica Moretti next to Sacha Baron Cohen on the red carpet of 'The Dictator'

Jessica Moretti, previously known for her glamorous lifestyle and presence at high-profile events, is now in the spotlight due to a tragic incident involving a devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Jan 13 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Wife of Bar Operator Must Surrender Passport and Report Daily to Police

The wife of the bar operator of "Le Constellation" in Crans-Montana has been ordered to surrender her passport and report daily to the police following her husband's arrest in connection with a devastating New Year's Eve fire.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Mother of waitress who died in bar in Switzerland: Found in front of locked doors

The parents of 24-year-old Cyana Panina, a waitress who died in a New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland, shared the tragic story of their daughter's last minutes as she attempted to escape through a locked emergency exit.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Crans-Montana: The former manager of the bar Le Constellation speaks out for the first time since the fire

The former manager of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has publicly spoken for the first time since the fire, sharing important insights and photos from the bar's history between 2005 and 2015.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Brand Catastrophe in Switzerland: Court Confirms Pre-Trial Detention for Bar Operator

A court in Switzerland has confirmed the pre-trial detention of bar owner Jacques Moretti following a fire at 'Le Constellation' in Crans-Montana that resulted in 40 fatalities.

Jan 12 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

What the bar owner told the waitress before the horrific fire

Witnesses described the last moments of waitress Cyane Panine during a tragic night in which 40 lives were lost in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fire in Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti, manager of Constellation, will remain in pre-trial detention for three months

Jacques Moretti, the manager of the Constellation bar involved in a fire that resulted in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries, will remain in pre-trial detention for at least three months, as determined by a court in Vaud.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the arrest of Jacques Moretti validated

The arrest of Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, has been validated in connection with a New Year's tragedy that claimed at least 40 lives, with conditional release possible based on bail and other measures.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fire in Crans-Montana: Swiss justice to decide on Monday regarding the detention of bar owner Jacques Moretti

Swiss authorities will decide on Monday whether to continue the detention of Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation bar, as he and his partner face charges including negligent homicide in connection with a fire in Crans-Montana.

Jan 11 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: the skeletons in the closet of the managers of Le Constellation bar

Jessica and Jacques Moretti, the managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, have faced legal scrutiny in Switzerland multiple times but have not been convicted.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Investigations into the Morettis

The Moretti couple, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, is under investigation for a New Year's Eve fire that killed 40, alongside previous inquiries related to Covid funds and labor inspections.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire in 'Le Constellation': 'Service Door' Locked from Inside According to Owner

Following a devastating fire disaster during a New Year's party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the bar operator remains in custody, admitting that a 'service door' was locked from the inside.

Jan 10 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana bar owner says service door was locked during deadly New Year blaze

The owner of a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, stated that a service door was locked from the inside during a fire that resulted in 40 fatalities at a New Year's Eve party, leading to homicide suspicions against the bar's owners.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Jessica Moretti, owner of the Crans-Montana bar, is a former actress of a flagship series on TF1

Jessica Moretti, who owns the bar 'Le Constellation' in Crans-Montana, has a past as a star in a popular TF1 series, revealing more about her life after a tragic incident at the Swiss ski resort that resulted in numerous casualties.

Jan 10 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans Montana, from rescue to resuscitation: the Moretti version of the night of the massacre

The Moretti family recounts their experience and actions during the tragic fire at Le Constellation bar, which resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, to Swiss magistrates.

Jan 10 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Swiss fire survivors recall 'unbearable burning smell' after 'night of ashes' kills 40

Young survivors of the tragic fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana shared their harrowing experiences during an official memorial service, moving French President Emmanuel Macron to tears.

Jan 9 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Brand Catastrophe in Crans-Montana: Bar Owner in Pre-trial Custody After Interrogation

The owners of the 'La Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana, which burned down on New Year's Eve, were interrogated and subsequently taken into pre-trial custody following a fire that resulted in 40 fatalities and over 114 injuries, with 83 individuals still hospitalized.

Jan 9 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

โ€˜An incomprehensible nightmareโ€™: grief turns to anger over Swiss bar fire as Le Constellation owner arrested

A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has led to widespread grief and anger, resulting in the arrest of one of the owners.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The judge sends one of the owners of the bar that burned down in Switzerland during a New Year's party to preventive prison

A French co-owner of the bar 'Le Constellation', where a New Year's Eve fire killed 40 young people in Crans Montana, has been detained following a Swiss prosecutor's investigation.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Preventive detention ordered for the owner of the Swiss bar that burned down on New Year's Day

Swiss authorities have ordered preventive detention for Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation bar, due to flight risk following a deadly fire that killed 40 people on New Year's Day.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"It is an unimaginable tragedy": in tears, the owner of the bar in Crans-Montana offers her apologies

Jessica Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation bar, broke down in tears while apologizing after a seven-hour hearing regarding a criminal investigation, as her husband was placed in preventive detention.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Owner of Swiss bar where 40 people died arrested, wife broke down before questioning

The owner of the Swiss bar 'Le Constellation', where 40 people perished in a New Year's Eve fire, has been arrested amid concerns of flight risk after a lengthy interrogation.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

An apocalyptic scene: three young witnesses of the Crans-Montana fire discuss the tragedy

Three young witnesses who were near the Le Constellation bar during the fire shared their experiences at a tribute ceremony held on January 9.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

The owner of the deadly bar was detained by the police, accused of manslaughter

Swiss police have detained one of the owners of Le Constellation bar, which burned down during New Year celebrations in Crans-Montana, resulting in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, with the entire country observing a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragedy.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Owner of Swiss Bar Where 40 Young People Died Arrested

Jacques Moretti, the owner of the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, was arrested following a New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 and injured 116, with concerns over flight risk prompting the arrest according to Italian media.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Owner of Swiss bar where 40 people died in horror fire on New Year's Eve arrested

The owner of a Swiss bar where a deadly New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people has been arrested after being deemed a flight risk by prosecutors.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Bar Owner in Pre-Trial Detention Due to Flight Risk โ€“ His Wife Apologizes in Tears

Jacques Moretti, the bar owner of 'Le Constellation,' is in pre-trial detention due to flight risk in the aftermath of a tragic fire incident in Crans-Montana, while his wife publicly apologizes in a distressed manner.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fire at Constellation in Crans-Montana: Bar Manager Jacques Moretti Placed in Preventive Detention

Bar manager Jacques Moretti has been placed in preventive detention following a lengthy hearing regarding the fire incident at the Constellation in Crans-Montana.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Silent in the prosecutor's office are the owners of the bar in Crans-Montana: Investigated for negligent homicide

The owners of Le Constellation, Zack and Jessica Moretti, remained silent when questioned by journalists as they entered the prosecutor's office in the Swiss town of Sion, where they are being investigated for negligent homicide.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Crans-Montana: how the national ceremony of tribute to the victims will take place in Switzerland

Switzerland will hold a national day of mourning on January 9, 2026, in memory of victims from the New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, featuring readings, symbolic gestures, musical performances, and speeches from authorities.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

LIVE - Crans-Montana Fire: Switzerland pays national tribute to the victims of Le Constellation bar

A fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve claimed the lives of forty people aged 14 to 39, including nine French nationals, and left 116 injured, mostly teenagers and young adults.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Investigation in Rome too. And Bern seizes the bodies of the Italians. The Morettis interrogated

This morning, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, will be interrogated for the first time by prosecutors regarding murder, bodily harm, and involuntary manslaughter in connection to the New Year's Eve tragedy.

Jan 9 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: Details of the conviction of the manager of Le Constellation bar for aggravated pimping

The manager of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has been sentenced for aggravated pimping, based on a case from 2008 involving exploitation of young women in Switzerland.

Jan 8 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the simulation of the massacre: 'They had only 140 seconds to save themselves'

A simulation highlights the critical danger faced by patrons at Le Constellation bar during a fire triggered by firework sparks, where they had less than 140 seconds to escape.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Did the owner of the Swiss bar flee with the cash register while people burned?

New footage reportedly shows Jessica Moretti, the owner of the Swiss club 'Le Constellation', fleeing the burning venue with a cash register as a tragic fire claimed the lives of 40 people on New Year's Eve.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:13 UTC

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