The president of the Swiss town acknowledged during a press conference on Tuesday morning that Crans-Montana's municipal services had not conducted any safety inspections at Le Constellation bar since 2019, sparking outrage.

The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy

Prosecutors on Saturday said the two people who ran the bar are now under investigation suspected of crimes including homicide by negligence.