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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a deadly fire at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an excruciating wait for answers and requesting any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated video show the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the fatalities of the disaster, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and hurt another over a hundred. Authorities noted on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to name the remaining few.

In the meantime, families and friends have been taking to the internet to appeal for information about their loved ones who were at the bar that night.

Appeals for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that six of its young people have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has posted an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.