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The loved ones of young people lost after a deadly inferno at a bar in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for any details about their children online.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified video reveal the roof structure igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have warned that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and wounded another over a hundred. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to locate the final individuals.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to the internet to request information about their loved ones who were in attendance that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

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

She explained that some of his companions had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through a terrifying ordeal."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent explained that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers said, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality 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 family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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