The service door at Crans-Montana's Constellation bar, where 40 people lost their lives in a devastating fire during New Year's celebrations, was locked from the inside, according to Jacques Moretti, one of the bar's co-owners. This revelation has come under intense scrutiny as investigators look into the tragic events.
Moretti claimed that he discovered the door had been locked after the incident and subsequently forced it open to find several people lying behind it. The investigation has raised questions about the bar's safety protocols, particularly with regards to fire extinguishers and exit compliance.
According to Moretti, sparklers ignited by customers may have caused the fire that spread rapidly through the establishment. He claims to have conducted tests on his own and found that the candles were not powerful enough to ignite the soundproofing foam installed in the basement.
Moretti's wife, Jessica, co-owner of the bar, expressed support for her husband during a recent hearing, stating that customers aged 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult, although she acknowledged there may have been a lapse in protocol regarding underage children in the establishment.
The couple faces serious charges, including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and arson. As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, questions linger about how such a devastating incident could occur at a venue that claims to prohibit minors under 16 and has measures in place for adult supervision.
Moretti claimed that he discovered the door had been locked after the incident and subsequently forced it open to find several people lying behind it. The investigation has raised questions about the bar's safety protocols, particularly with regards to fire extinguishers and exit compliance.
According to Moretti, sparklers ignited by customers may have caused the fire that spread rapidly through the establishment. He claims to have conducted tests on his own and found that the candles were not powerful enough to ignite the soundproofing foam installed in the basement.
Moretti's wife, Jessica, co-owner of the bar, expressed support for her husband during a recent hearing, stating that customers aged 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult, although she acknowledged there may have been a lapse in protocol regarding underage children in the establishment.
The couple faces serious charges, including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and arson. As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, questions linger about how such a devastating incident could occur at a venue that claims to prohibit minors under 16 and has measures in place for adult supervision.
think its pretty suspicious that they only found out the door was locked from the inside after all those people were dead lol like what kinda negligence is that? shouldn't they be checking that stuff before the party? 
and if sparklers really did start it, how come nobody else got hurt besides 40 ppl? shouldn't there be fire alarms or somethin to sound the alarm? 
the fact that moretti just tested it himself kinda raises suspicions too, like was he tryin to cover his own butt? 
I mean can you even imagine walking into a bar on NYE with sparklers and thinking it's all cool 
? And the owners are just now realizing their 'soundproofing foam' is basically just a fire magnet 
?! That's some crazy luck (or lack thereof). Now they're facing serious charges and I don't blame them one bit. What kind of business allows minors to roam free with sparklers without proper supervision? It's just basic common sense, you know? 
. Moretti claims he tested sparklers and found no issue, but that's just cherry-picking info. And what about the soundproofing foam in the basement? It's like they wanted it to be a death trap 
. These two need to face the full weight of their negligence, including prison time 
. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the door was locked from the inside... what if people were trying to get out? It's like they thought they could control the fire somehow 
. My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives 
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The fact that the door was locked from the inside is just mind-boggling, can you even imagine being trapped in a fire like that? 
And those sparklers just couldn't ignite the foam in the basement... sounds like a nightmare to me 
I hope the owners take full responsibility for their actions and get the help they need 
it's not just about the charges, it's about how many lives could've been saved if things were done differently 
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this is just horrific, can't believe it had to come to something like this... 40 lives lost and now the owners are facing serious charges 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one 
... but I have to wonder, what if these sparklers did indeed cause the fire? At least it's something we can learn from. And I mean, let's be real, how many of us haven't had a sparkler or two at a party and walked away unscathed? Maybe the foam just wasn't designed for this kinda thing? 
. Can only hope everyone involved is gonna be okay... 