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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a devastating blaze at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and requesting information about their loved ones online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Verified video show the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. A spokesperson said on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with the process ongoing to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been using online platforms to request clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told 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 could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's horrific," she told the paper.

She continued that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's foreign ministry has indicated that six of its citizens have not been located.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

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

"A companion informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, alongside great responsibility. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has published an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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