Overview
- The commune said it will transfer CHF 1,000,000 to a victims’ aid foundation in formation after the Le Constellation fire, which left 41 dead and about 115–116 injured.
- Valais prosecutors rejected a bid by Jacques and Jessica Moretti to shut down a public platform collecting photos, videos and accounts, while urging contributors to preserve originals and share evidence directly with police.
- The criminal inquiry targets the bar’s owners for negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm and negligent arson, and now also includes two municipal safety officials who are due to be heard.
- Owner Jacques Moretti left custody on January 23 after a CHF 200,000 bail was paid by an anonymous Geneva businessman, with media reporting a Dubai-linked transfer and a named watchmaking heir publicly denying any role.
- A gravely injured 18‑year‑old survivor told Swiss media the manager did not assist patrons during the blaze, an allegation entering the broader public testimony around the case.