Swiss Ski Bar Owner Held Over Deadly Fire

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Swiss Ski Bar Owner Held Over Deadly Fire
A Swiss court has extended the custody of Jacques Moretti, owner of a ski resort bar where a fire killed seven people last month. Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, according to Swiss media reports. The decision prevents his release while the investigation continues. The fire broke out in the early hours at the "Mountain Lounge" bar in the popular resort of Saint-Luc. Seven people died and several others were injured in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities have not detailed specific charges against Moretti at this stage. His extended custody suggests prosecutors are treating the case as a serious criminal matter.