Overview
- Nicolas Féraud rejects calls to resign and says he would accept responsibility if charged.
- Relatives were angered by his early press conference that focused on missing fire-safety inspections and described the municipality as the most affected party.
- The New Year’s Eve blaze at Le Constellation killed 40 people and left about 80 survivors with severe burns treated across multiple hospitals, including in Germany.
- Investigators say party fountains likely ignited soundproofing foam on the basement ceiling, triggering the inferno.
- Prosecutors are investigating negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson, with bar operators Jacques and Jessica Moretti the only accused so far and free on bail.