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Former Crans-Montana fire official stays silent in New Year bar blaze probe

A former fire safety official in Crans-Montana declined to answer prosecutors’ questions about a deadly New Year bar blaze, his lawyer said.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 9:50 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year bar blaze, his lawyer said. The official’s refusal to answer comes as authorities pursue the inquiry into the fatal incident.