16 More Victims Identified in Swiss Crans-Montana Bar Fire as Negligence Probe Deepens
Authorities have identified 16 more victims of the Swiss bar fire in Crans-Montana, bringing the total to 24. A criminal investigation for negligence is currently underway.
The names are emerging, but the grief is only deepening. Police have identified 16 more victims from the devastating fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Among the newly identified is a 14-year-old girl, emphasizing the tragic toll on the young crowd that had gathered to celebrate the New Year.
Swiss Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims Identification Update
According to official statements, the total number of identified victims has now reached 24. This group includes citizens from Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Turkey, and France. Of those identified, nine were under the age of 18. The identification process has been described as agonizingly slow due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the blaze that killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others.
Criminal Investigation into 'Le Constellation' Management
The Valais region prosecutors' office is currently investigating the bar's owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, for suspected manslaughter by negligence. Preliminary findings suggest that sparklers on bottles being carried through the crowd ignited the ceiling's acoustic foam. Investigators are now focusing on whether this material complied with fire safety regulations, as the rapid spread of the fire left many trapped inside the venue.
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