# Crans-Montana bar fire investigation updates > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-crans-montana-bar-fire-investigation > Updated: 2026-11-01T16:14:59.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 4. Legal and investigative proceedings continue following the New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries. Jacques Moretti, a co-owner and primary suspect, underwent interrogation in Sion on November 1. During the hearing, he reportedly admitted to narrowing a staircase within the establishment. While Jacques Moretti remains in preventive detention on separate domestic violence charges, the investigation has expanded to include 17 individuals, including eight current or former politicians and seven municipal employees. Authorities are also investigating potential money laundering following reports of “anomalous” bank account movements. On the financial front, legal counsel for the victims, Sébastien Fanti, and a group of 24 victims have requested that the Valais State Council place the municipality of Crans-Montana under partial receivership or guardianship. This move aims to ensure the commune can manage potential compensation obligations. While experts suggest liabilities could reach one billion francs, they note that any payouts exceeding 200 million francs would surpass the municipality's financial capacity. Additionally, families of the deceased have expressed opposition to a municipal plan to replace photographs of the victims on a building facade with a wooden structure featuring names and stars. ## Claims - The fire at Le Constellation resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries. (reported by 16 sources) - Jacques Moretti is one of 17 people under criminal investigation for the incident. (reported by 11 sources) - Jacques Moretti has been in preventive detention since mid-August on suspicion of domestic violence. (reported by 11 sources) - Jessica Moretti's interrogation was postponed due to her psychological state. (reported by 10 sources) - Investigators have opened a separate inquiry into potential money laundering. (reported by 5 sources) - Lawyer Sébastien Fanti requested the municipality of Crans-Montana be placed under partial guardianship. (reported by 3 sources) - The municipality is currently saving 5 million francs per year to address the fire's consequences. (reported by 2 sources) - Families of the victims are protesting the municipality's plan to remove photographs of the deceased from the building facade. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Crans-Montana victims demand financial audit of Swiss municipality Victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy are demanding a financial audit and receivership for the Swiss municipality to ensure potential compensation claims, estimated up to one billion francs, can be met. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crans-montana-victims-demand-financial-audit-of-swiss-municipality ### 2026-11-01: Jacques Moretti interrogated in Crans-Montana fire investigation Jacques Moretti was interrogated in Sion regarding the Crans-Montana bar fire. His wife's hearing was postponed due to her mental health, while lawyers seek municipal guardianship over local finances. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crans-montana-fire-moretti-judicial-confrontation-canceled ### 2026-10-28: Crans-Montana fire investigation: Jessica Moretti excused from questioning Swiss prosecutors have postponed the questioning of Jessica Moretti due to psychological health concerns related to the fatal Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crans-montana-fire-investigation-jessica-moretti-excused-from-questioning ### 2026-10-05: Jessica Moretti requests injury indemnity following Crans-Montana fire Jessica Moretti, co-owner of the bar at the center of the Crans-Montana tragedy, has requested a work injury indemnity from Zurich Insurance, a move the insurer has called unfounded. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crans-montana-fire-jessica-moretti-expresses-safety-fears-and-seeks-indemnity --- Cite as: Crans-Montana bar fire investigation updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-crans-montana-bar-fire-investigation