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The relatives of teenagers unaccounted for after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an excruciating period of uncertainty for official news and requesting any details about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Confirmed footage show the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to identify the those who perished of the fire, which resulted in the death of 40 people and hurt another over a hundred. Authorities noted on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process still underway to locate the final individuals.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been posting on the internet to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were at the bar that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured hell."

The Italian government has confirmed that six of its nationals have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who represented passion and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend informed me they ran away 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 said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. He would frequently ask if help out."

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

Her sibling has posted an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the case.