The situation surrounding the tragic fire at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana is becoming increasingly tense. While the lawyers for the bar owners reject allegations of negligence, calling them lies, Carmelo Cinturrino has sent a letter of apology from prison. Simultaneously, Italian diplomacy is pressing for a joint investigation, and the victims' families reject the narrative of an unfortunate accident, demanding full criminal responsibility for all involved persons.

The Morettis' Defense Line

The bar owners' lawyers claim they are victims of misinformation and are not at fault for errors in fire safety systems.

Diplomatic Tensions

Italy officially protests Switzerland's lack of consent to establish a joint investigative team.

Perpetrator's Remorse Under Question

Carmelo Cinturrino asks for forgiveness in a letter from prison, which the victims' families see as manipulation.

Analysis of recent events related to the catastrophic fire in Crans-Montana indicates a deep conflict between the Swiss and Italian sides and between the victims' families and the defense of the accused. Lawyers representing the Moretti family, owners of the "Constellation" establishment, issued a statement strongly condemning what they describe as a media lynching and the spread of false information. They argue that a bar owner does not need to be a fire safety expert and that the entire incident was an unfortunate accident. However, this line of defense provokes fierce opposition from the victims' families, who point to glaring shortcomings in safety procedures and demand justice for the deaths of their loved ones. Bar owner Jacques Moretti, who during questioning asked for forgiveness and declared he thinks of nothing else but the tragedy for the victims' families, was at the center of attention. The family of the tragically deceased Zack Mansouri perceived these words as a cynical attempt to avoid full responsibility, emphasizing that murder and lies cannot be treated as a simple mistake. The situation also has a political dimension – the Italian embassy has expressed a formal protest against the Swiss side's refusal to conduct a joint investigation, fueling tensions between Rome and Bern. Swiss ski resort towns have been subject to rigorous building standards of the Canton of Valais for decades, but tragic fires in wooden structures have repeatedly forced revisions to public safety regulations. Among the survivors, voices of trauma are emerging, as in the case of young footballer Hugo Hare, who despite suffering burns managed to save his fiancée. Media also report gestures of solidarity – the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, personally contacted the parents of survivor Elsa, highlighting the tragedy's significance for Italian society. Simultaneously, insurers are refusing voluntary payouts of additional benefits, foreshadowing a prolonged legal battle over compensation. Emotions are heightened by the fact that four individuals cooperating with the main accused have been reassigned to non-operational duties, which is interpreted as an attempt to isolate the guilty within institutional structures. „Ammazzare e mentire è orribile, non un errore” — Mansouri family

Mentioned People

  • Carmelo Cinturrino — Main accused, author of the apology letter sent from detention.
  • Hugo Hare — Young footballer who survived the fire and saved his fiancée.
  • Sergio Mattarella — President of Italy, who contacted the victims' families.
  • Zack Mansouri — One of the tragedy's victims, whose family demands justice.