Overview
- Co-owner Jacques Moretti told prosecutors he forced open a service door from outside and found waitress Cyane Panine among unconscious victims behind it.
- The owners said champagne sparklers were in use just before flames spread through acoustic foam on the low ceiling.
- Moretti acknowledged the venue had no sprinkler system or fire extinguishers, and staff had not been trained in fire safety.
- Authorities report 40 deaths and 116 injuries, with severely burned survivors treated in specialist hospitals.
- Prosecutors are investigating suspected negligent manslaughter, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson; Moretti is detained and Jessica Moretti is under electronic supervision.