The tragic fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which occurred during New Year's celebrations, continues to provoke strong emotions and raise questions about shortcomings in the safety and management of the establishment. This tragedy caused dozens of deaths and numerous injuries, revealing serious deficiencies in the bar's controls and surveillance.
Sébastien FantiThe lawyer representing several families affected by the tragedy denounced the initial findings of the investigation and publicly stated that he would demand "The arrest of the managers" of the establishment. He points to significant shortcomings in fire safety measures and the responsibility of the operators, believing that the legal framework has not been respected and that strong sanctions are necessary to bring justice to the victims.
Non-existent safety inspections
The municipality of Crans-Montana has acknowledged The bar had not undergone mandatory safety inspections for several years, despite regulations requiring regular inspections of establishments open to the public. City officials expressed their regret over this situation.
The public prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation against the managers on charges including manslaughter, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson. Despite the investigation, the managers are not currently in custody, sparking outrage among some of the victims' relatives and their lawyers. Judicial authorities believe that, at present, there is no immediate risk of flight or collusion.
Sébastien Fanti, a committed lawyer
Sébastien Fanti, renowned in the canton of Valais for his expertise in data protection and transparency, is representing the families of victims and the injured. His demand for the managers' arrest aims to put pressure on the authorities, as the operators' responsibility and the lack of rigor in safety controls continue to fuel the anger of the victims, their families, and the public.
