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Cran-Montana Fire: Waitress Identified as Holder of Fatal Fireworks

Published January 14, 2026, 11:18
Cran-Montana Fire: Waitress Identified as Holder of Fatal Fireworks

The 24-year-old waitress, Cyane Panine, has been identified as the person holding the fireworks that caused the fatal fire at the Cran-Montana nightclub on New Year's Day 2026. According to the Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger, the identification was made by the business owners. The owner, Jessica Moretti, had asked Panine to 'liven up the atmosphere' by placing fireworks in champagne bottles, a practice that was not uncommon. Panine lost her life due to asphyxiation in a pile of bodies behind a locked door, as described in the case file. The owner, in his testimony, stated that he found Panine dying surrounded by corpses and that he and a friend of hers tried to revive her for over an hour, to no avail. The lawyers for Panine's family argue that the young woman followed the instructions of her employers and bears no responsibility for the tragic incident. The case is under investigation and the outcome is expected to shed light on the circumstances that led to the fire and the responsibilities of those involved. The incident has caused shock and grief, while also raising questions about safety in entertainment venues and the proper use of fireworks. The tragedy in Cran-Montana serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from negligence and violation of safety regulations.