Overview
- After a morning hearing in Sion, Jacques Moretti was remanded in custody while his wife, Jessica, was heard and released.
- The couple is under investigation for homicide by negligence, bodily injury by negligence, and fire by negligence tied to the New Year’s Eve blaze.
- Early findings point to sparkler-style candles igniting acoustic foam in the basement, with past video evidence indicating staff awareness of the hazard.
- Officials acknowledged no fire and safety inspection of the venue since 2019, and investigators are examining materials used, evacuation routes, and regulatory compliance.
- A national ceremony in Martigny drew leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Sergio Mattarella, as authorities cited 19 nationalities among the 40 dead and 116 injured, with nine French fatalities and 25 French or binational wounded.