Beatrice Pilloud

Beatrice Pilloud is the chief prosecutor for the Valais region in Switzerland. She is currently newsworthy due to her role in the investigation of the devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, 2026. The fire, which claimed the lives of 41 people and injured over 100 others, is believed to have been caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles igniting insulation. Pilloud has been providing updates on the investigation, including the identification of the injured, the detention of one of the bar owners, and the likely cause of the fire. Her statements are crucial as families await information and the investigation seeks to determine responsibility for the tragedy. The incident is considered one of the worst disasters in Switzerland's modern history, making Pilloud's role in the investigation highly significant.