Fire safety officer faces criminal investigation for Crans-Montana blaze

A fire safety officer is under criminal investigation for a 2022 building fire in Crans-Montana that caused injuries. The investigation stems from a fire that injured several people, including one seriously, due to a poorly extinguished sauna. The safety officer admitted to not performing required checks due to time constraints and a heavy workload. The officer is accused of negligent fire-setting for failing to identify fire safety deficiencies. This case raises questions about fire safety controls in the region, though the officer is presumed innocent until proven guilty.