Okay, here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text, focusing on the tragic events at the swiss bar “Le Constellation” and the aftermath. I’ll organize it into sections for clarity:
1. The Fire & Casualties:
* A fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year’s Eve.
* 40 people died, and over 100 were injured (many with severe burns).
* The fire was reportedly started by sparklers used during the New Year’s Eve celebration.
2. Cyane’s Role & Death:
* Cyane, a 24-year-old French waitress, is believed to have ignited the fire while holding sparklers on her colleagues’ shoulders, as per instructions from the bar owners.
* She was described as “like family” and a “stepdaughter” by the owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti. She had spent Christmas with them.
* Cyane died trapped behind a locked emergency exit.
* Her parents describe her as a “ray of sunshine” and are seeking accountability for her death. They are currently grieving but anticipate anger will follow.
* She was buried in Sète, France on Saturday.
3. The Locked Emergency Exit & Owner’s Admission:
* Jacques Moretti, the bar owner, admitted to closing the emergency exit as he feared people would enter without paying.
* He discovered a pile of bodies, including Cyane’s, when he unlocked the door after the fire.
* Astrid, cyane’s mother, stated that if the door had been open, there might not have been deaths.
4. Examination & Legal Status:
* Jacques Moretti is in custody, facing charges including manslaughter by negligence. He will be held for at least three months before a trial in March.
* Jessica Moretti is also under investigation. She is accused of leaving the scene with the cash register after the fire.
* Interrogation transcripts identified Cyane as the person who ignited the fire.
5.Key Quotes:
* astrid (Cyane’s mother): “Jacques had closed the emergency exit because he was afraid people would come in without paying.” “I’m not angry, I just want this to stop, I want this to never happen again.”
* Jerôme (Cyane’s father): “There’s a time for sadness and a time for accountability and anger. I think the anger will quickly take over.” “She was a ray of sunshine for everyone.”
* Jacques Moretti: “Her boyfriend and I tried to resuscitate her outside on the street for more then an hour until the paramedics told us it was too late.” “I only found out the door she was trapped behind was “locked from the inside and on a latch” after the fire.”
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