Prosecutors in Switzerland requested the detention of Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, following a devastating fire during a New Year’s celebration that resulted in 40 deaths and over 110 injuries. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles igniting foam insulation, broke out early on January 1st. Moretti was questioned along with his wife, Jessica Moretti, who was released after questioning but was present during the fire and sustained minor injuries. Prosecutors cited the risk of flight as the reason for requesting pre-trial detention of Jacques Moretti, citing his statements and background. The investigation revealed that the bar had not been inspected in the last five years, and authorities are pursuing multiple hypotheses about the fire’s cause. The incident has prompted a national day of mourning in Switzerland, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joining in remembrance and offering support to victims and their families.