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The families of teenagers lost after a deadly blaze at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are facing an painful wait for answers and pleading for information about their loved ones online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Authorities stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been taking to social media to appeal for clues about their friends who were present at the venue that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his parent.

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian government has indicated that six of its citizens remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented passion and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on that night, according to reports.

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.