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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a devastating inferno at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an excruciating wait for answers and requesting any details about their loved ones online.

The fire engulfed the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Circulated footage reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and injured another 119. Authorities noted on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to name the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to appeal for any news about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his friends had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

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

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him said they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to reports.

Her sibling has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the situation.