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The relatives of teens lost after a devastating fire at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and requesting clues about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified video reveal the roof structure igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the fatalities of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials stated on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the waiting period, relatives have been using online platforms to request any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that fateful night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

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

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She explained that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"Someone with him informed me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I remember his kindness and smile, combined with great maturity. Often offer to get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the situation.