Updates on the deadly New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, reveal the French owners survived with injuries, while specific young victims and missing persons from France and Italy have been named amid ongoing investigations into possible pyrotechnic causes.
Following the January 1, 2026, fire at Le Constellation bar that killed at least 40 and injured 115, mostly young revelers, new details have emerged on victims and owners. The bar's French owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti—who acquired the venue in 2015—were present; Jessica suffered arm burns, and they report losing staff.
Among the victims: French FC Metz trainee Tahirys Dos Santos, 19, severely burned and treated in Germany; nine French injured total, eight missing. Italians include 15 injured—three in Milan (a woman in her 30s, two 16-year-olds with 34-40% burns), one 16-year-old girl in a coma in Zurich—and six missing minors.
Social media appeals seek Ephraim M., Trystan P., Alice K. (15), and others. Fire expert David Audisio points to sparkler candles—banned in public venues without precautions in France—as a risk, noting rapid toxic gas spread (2-3 minutes survival). Swiss goal-oriented vs. French prescriptive regulations are under scrutiny by Valais prosecutors.
A silent vigil drew grieving youths on January 1 evening; one asked, 'Why must we die at our age?' Cantonal police offer a family hotline.
