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The loved ones of teenagers unaccounted for after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and requesting any details about their children via social media.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated footage depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 40 people and hurt another 119. Authorities stated on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts still underway to name the remaining few.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been posting on online platforms to plead for any news about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

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

She continued that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced hell."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend said they fled after the fire started 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 distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his good nature and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

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

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are closely watching the case.