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The relatives of teenagers missing after a deadly blaze at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an painful wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their family members via social media.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated footage depict the roof structure igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the disaster, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials noted on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with the process ongoing to name the other six.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to social media to request clues about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Appeals for the Missing

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The resident of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she said.

She added that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A companion told me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the situation.