# Crans-Montana: investigation into deadly fire and hearings of Jacques Moretti

> On October 28, 2026, Jacques Moretti was to be heard in the investigation into the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, without his wife. On October 31, the Alix Foundation, created by the family of a young victim, held its launch evening to fund care for the injured. On November 1, a victims' lawyer called for an investigation into the commune's finances. On November 4, Jacques Moretti was heard again, for the sixth time, ten months after the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana (41 dead, 115 injured), sparking anger among victims as the investigation could last several years.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events, followed from 28 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 22 articles from 13 sources (justice, society); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 13:03. Reported toll: 41 deaths, 115 injured.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Justice, Society
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 17:01
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 13:03
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/209-crans-montana-investigation-into-deadly-fire-and-hearings-of-jacques-moretti

## Reported figures

- 41 deaths
- 115 injured

## Coverage angles

The three sides cover the new hearing of Jacques Moretti, but the left emphasizes the victims' anger and inconsistencies in the testimony, the center broadens to the investigation framework and judicial follow-up, while the right highlights the families' bitterness over unanswered questions.

**Common ground**

- Jacques Moretti was heard again on Monday, November 2, five months after his last hearing
- The fire at the Le Constellation bar caused 41 deaths and 115 injuries
- Moretti's wife, Jessica, was not present for health reasons

**Differences**

- The left cites Moretti's acknowledgment of having "narrowed the staircase" during renovations, an element not mentioned by the other sides
- The center mentions a victims' lawyer's request for an investigation into the commune's finances, absent from the left and right articles provided
- The center specifies that the criminal investigation targets 17 people, a detail absent from the other sides

## Timeline (4 events)

### 28 October 2026 — [Deadly fire in Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti questioned Monday without his wife](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3250-deadly-fire-in-crans-montana-jacques-moretti-questioned-monday-without-his-wife.md)

In the investigation into the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jacques Moretti is to be questioned Monday, without his wife.

11 sources, 19 articles · Crans-Montana (Suisse)

### 31 October 2026 — [Soirée de lancement de la Fondation Alix, créée après l'incendie de Crans-Montana](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5884-soiree-de-lancement-de-la-fondation-alix-creee-apres-l-incendie-de-crans-montana.md)

La Fondation Alix, créée par la famille d'une jeune victime de l'incendie de Crans-Montana, a organisé sa soirée de lancement pour financer le soin des blessés.

1 sources, 1 articles · Crans-Montana

### 1 November 2026 — [Crans-Montana : un avocat des victimes demande une enquête sur les finances de la commune](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6454-crans-montana-un-avocat-des-victimes-demande-une-enquete-sur-les-finances-de-la.md)

Un avocat des victimes de l'incendie meurtrier de Crans-Montana réclame une enquête sur les finances de la commune.

1 sources, 1 articles · Crans-Montana

### 4 November 2026 — [Jacques Moretti de nouveau auditionné dans l'enquête sur l'incendie de Crans-Montana](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9262-jacques-moretti-de-nouveau-auditionne-dans-l-enquete-sur-l-incendie-de-crans.md)

Dix mois après l'incendie du bar Le Constellation à Crans-Montana (41 morts, 115 blessés), Jacques Moretti a été entendu pour la 6e fois, suscitant la colère des victimes alors que l'enquête pourrait durer plusieurs années.

1 sources, 1 articles · Crans-Montana

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