Swiss fire bar owner officially remanded in custody

A Swiss court has ordered the pre-trial detention of the owner of a bar that went up in flames on New Year's Eve, causing the death of 40 people. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Jacques Moretti, who co-owned the Contellation bar in Crans-Montana, was placed under detention for a period of three months, the court in canton Valais announced on Monday. + Crans-Montana fire highlights limits of Swiss federalism The court thus confirmed the public prosecutor's request for pre-trial detention.