🏛️ France appoints coordinators for Crans-Montana fire victims

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On February 4, 2026, France appointed two national coordinators, Dominique Ferrière and Emmanuel Douhaire, to assist victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire that occurred on New Year’s Eve. The coordinators will manage support measures, liaise with Swiss authorities, and oversee compensation efforts for the 41 victims, including nine French nationals who died. A 'mirror' investigation has also been opened to provide judicial support to affected families and prevent further victimization.

Key points

• Two national coordinators appointed to assist French victims of the Crans-Montana fire.
• Coordinators will liaise with Swiss authorities and manage compensation efforts.
• 41 people died in the New Year's Eve tragedy, including nine French nationals.
• A 'mirror' investigation has been opened to support affected families.

Links

• BFMTV: Incendie de Crans-Montana: deux coordonnateurs nationaux nommés en France pour accompagner les victimes
• Le Figaro: Crans-Montana : deux coordonnateurs nationaux sont nommés pour accompagner les victimes françaises

Facts

• 41 people died in the Crans-Montana fire, including nine French nationals.
• 115 individuals were injured in the incident.
• The fire occurred on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025.
• The Paris public prosecutor's office opened a 'mirror' investigation on January 5, 2026.
• Dominique Ferrière and Emmanuel Douhaire are the appointed coordinators.

Quotes

• They will coordinate all support measures for our fellow citizens affected by this tragedy — Ministry of Justice statement.
• Their work will also address compensation and should ensure the specific care of injured victims and their relatives — Ministry of Justice statement.

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