Overview
- The official toll stands at about 40 dead and 121 injured, with five patients still not identified and identification work ongoing.
- Italy reports 14 injured nationals and six still unaccounted for; one Italian initially listed as missing, Giuliano Biasini, was located alive.
- Prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud says bottle-mounted pyrotechnic candles are the most probable ignition source, pending forensic analyses.
- Investigators are examining the ceiling’s acoustic foam, fire-safety equipment, capacity and evacuation routes; an emergency exit was present.
- Four victims identified so far are Swiss youths, and international teams, including Italian and Israeli specialists, are assisting with DNA-led identifications.