Milan – It's not just sparkling candles and festive decorations. The investigation into the Crans-Montana massacre has revealed a previously unrevealed detail: inside the venue destroyed by the flames, there were also illegal fireworks produced in the province of Naples.
This is what emerges from the investigation documents into the fire that on New Year's Eve killed 40 people and injured 116. Zurich police seized a blue shoulder bag found on the floor of the "Le Constellation" club, in front of a sofa, during the recovery of the body of one of the victims.
Inside, the officers found several pyrotechnic items, which were subsequently analyzed by specialists from the defusing service and the Forensic Institute.
Among the finds were eight "Lupo P1" firecrackers, described in the reports as "illegal pyrotechnic devices, not authorized in Switzerland, which explode on the ground." These are flash firecrackers, capable of producing not only a loud bang but also a particularly intense visual impact. The label indicates their origin: a factory in Roccarainola, in the province of Naples.
The explosive devices were found intact, suggesting they were intended for use outside the venue after midnight, not during the party. Investigators have clarified that the fireworks played no role in starting the fire: "This report does not provide any information on the possible causes of the fire," the documents state.
The Valais Cantonal Prosecutor's Office has already determined that the cause of the tragedy was sparking fountain candles, used to create a festive atmosphere but which instead proved fatal. A sudden trigger that transformed the venue into a death trap.
Meanwhile, Jacques Moretti remains in prison, while Jessica Maric is under electronic surveillance: both are under investigation for manslaughter, arson, and malicious wounding. But the discovery of the illegal firecrackers now sheds further light on what was happening behind the scenes on New Year's Eve, adding a new and disturbing piece to the puzzle of the massacre.
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I don't know if it's fair to blame only the candles, since illegal pyrotechnics were present and may have contributed to the fire. It would be wise to investigate these aspects further before jumping to conclusions.