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Rome Orders Phone Seizures as Swiss Grilling Exposes Safety Lapses in Crans‑Montana Fire

Investigators move to consolidate digital plus scene evidence to reconstruct the New Year’s blaze and establish responsibility.

Overview

  • Rome’s prosecutor ordered the probative seizure of Italian victims’ mobile phones for forensic analysis, citing potential images, videos and chats crucial to the timeline.
  • According to the seizure decree, 13 names appear in the case file and some devices were already secured, with no confirmation that Swiss authorities had taken similar steps.
  • During questioning in Sion, owner Jacques Moretti apologized to families and said the club’s ventilation system was never inspected by either the municipality or the canton.
  • Moretti’s interrogation also confirmed that none of the four extinguishers in the basement were used and that reflective signage for them was missing, based on technical reports.
  • Investigators released photos from early January showing Le Constellation’s devastation, including a door found fastened with a bolt that blocked escape, as separate records indicate the venue was not prioritized for recent safety checks.