Overview
- Valais prosecutors say the two managers are suspected of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm and negligent arson.
- Authorities report 40 dead and 119 injured, many in their teens and 20s, with DNA samples needed to identify some victims because of severe burns.
- Media identify the managers as Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who have been questioned and deny breaking safety rules, with the presumption of innocence emphasized.
- The probe is collecting evidence on occupancy limits, emergency exits, fire equipment, renovation work and construction materials, with prosecutors warning prosecutions could follow if liability is established.
- Officials describe a rapid flashover consistent with temperatures estimated at 400–600C, with videos showing sparklers near a low foam‑covered ceiling and several badly burned patients transferred to specialized units abroad.