Overview
- Valais police confirmed all 40 victims have been identified, including six Italians, and about 120 people remain hospitalized across Switzerland and Italy.
- Owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti are under formal investigation for negligent homicide, negligent injury and negligent arson, with authorities stressing the presumption of innocence.
- The prosecutor cites evidence that sparkler-style ‘fontane’ ignited material on a low ceiling, and witness videos describe rapid spread, heavy smoke and ineffective suppression.
- Scrutiny has turned to licensing and inspections as the municipality hands past checks to prosecutors and announces it will join the criminal case as a civil party.
- Crans-Montana held a silent march of remembrance as Italy’s ambassador called the disaster avoidable, while cross-border teams continue medical transfers and family assistance.