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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a tragic blaze at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are facing an agonising wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their children online.

The fire engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Verified video show the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Officials said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to locate the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been posting on online platforms to appeal for clues about their friends who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She added that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "talented young man who embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"Someone with him said they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, alongside great responsibility. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has posted an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.