Swiss Bar Co-Owner Detained Following Deadly Ski Resort Blaze

A Swiss court has ordered the continued detention of Jacques Moretti, co-owner of a bar in Crans-Montana, after a New Year's Day fire killed 40 people. He will remain in custody for three months, unless measures, such as a security deposit, are taken to mitigate flight risk.

A Swiss court has mandated the detention of Jacques Moretti, the co-owner of a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, following a deadly fire on New Year's Day that resulted in 40 fatalities.

The court's statement outlined that Moretti would remain in custody for a provisional period of three months. However, this could change if Moretti adheres to certain measures intended to mitigate his flight risk, such as offering a security deposit.

The tragic incident has cast a shadow over the upscale ski resort, raising concerns about safety and accountability within the community.

(With inputs from agencies.)