The January 1 fire killed 40 people, mostly teenagers, and injured over 100 others. (Image via X)
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Swiss Bar Owners Blame Deceased Waitress for Deadly New Year Blaze

  • Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, are on trial for a New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 people.
  • The couple is accused of homicide, injuries, and arson by negligence.
  • They controversially blamed 24-year-old waitress Cyane Panine, claiming she caused the fire with flaming champagne bottles while wearing a helmet.
  • Panine's family and survivors deny the accusations, stating she was instructed to perform the stunt and was on the ground floor.
  • The fire, believed to be caused by pyrotechnics igniting soundproofing material, killed mostly teenagers and injured over 100.

Why It Matters: Swiss bar owners blame a deceased waitress for a deadly New Year's Eve fire, sparking public outrage.

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