Crans-Montana's mayor stated that he was unaware that safety checks had been absent for six years at the resort bar. Prosecutors are currently investigating the deadly fire that occurred during New Year's celebrations, with multiple individuals, including the mayor, facing criminal charges.

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said on Monday he was unaware safety checks had not been conducted for six years at a Swiss ski resort bar where a New Year fire killed 41 people. Prosecutors are investigating the blaze, with nine people, including Feraud, under criminal investigation over the disaster.