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Crans-Montana Club Fire: Prosecutor Cites Likely Sparkler Ignition, Confirms Emergency Exit and No Suspects

Victim identification takes priority pending expert findings on ignition, materials compliance, exits.

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.