What happened at the Le Constellation nightclub?

A devastating fire at the Le Constellation nightclub on New Year's Day resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.

Who are Jacques and Jessica Moretti?

Jacques and Jessica Moretti are the owners of the Le Constellation nightclub and are currently under investigation for their role in the fire.

What is the current status of the investigation into the Le Constellation fire?

The Morettis are under judicial supervision and facing questioning for charges including manslaughter and bodily harm by negligence.

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Nightclub Owners Break Down Amid Victim Families' Fury

13 Feb

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Summary

Nightclub owners wept when confronted by angry victims' relatives.
The owners claim staff, including a deceased waitress, are to blame.
Staff training for fire emergencies was reportedly inadequate.

Nightclub Owners Break Down Amid Victim Families' Fury

On February 13, 2026, nightclub owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti broke down in tears after being confronted by enraged family members of the 41 victims who perished in the Le Constellation fire on New Year's Day. The couple appeared at the prosecutor's office in Sion for questioning, facing intense verbal abuse from grieving relatives. The inferno, which occurred at the ski resort of Crans-Montana, also left 115 people injured.

During the hearing, Ms. Moretti reportedly admitted that her staff had not received training for fire emergencies, stating that evacuation drills were never conducted as they were not requested. The couple has shifted blame onto their young staff, specifically a 24-year-old waitress who died in the fire. They claimed she was responsible for a pyrotechnic stunt involving champagne bottles and sparklers that ignited flammable foam on the basement ceiling, contributing to the blaze.