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Bar Owner Claims Safety Followed Despite Deadly Fire
3 Jan
Summary
- A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar killed 40 people.
- The blaze injured 119 during New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Bar owner insists safety norms were followed despite the tragedy.
Forty people died and 119 were injured in a tragic New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in a Swiss ski resort. The bar's owner, Jacques Moretti, maintained that the establishment had undergone numerous safety inspections and complied with all regulations. Investigators, however, are closely examining the safety standards in place at the time of the blaze.
The leading theory suggests the fire was ignited by sparklers or similar pyrotechnics used near the bar's low, foam-covered ceiling. Videos circulating on social media depicted flames rapidly spreading across the ceiling, catching revellers by surprise. The investigation is scrutinizing the compliance of the soundproofing foam and the overall safety measures within the basement event space.
Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, who was slightly injured, are cooperating fully with the investigation. Moretti expressed his devastation, stating he and his wife are unable to eat or sleep, and are committed to helping uncover the exact causes of the tragedy. No liability has been established at this preliminary stage.
