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The relatives of teens missing after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno ripped through the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Verified video reveal the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another over a hundred. A spokesperson said on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts still underway to identify the remaining few.

In the meantime, relatives have been taking to social media to request information about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she stated.

She added that some of his companions had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

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

Additional Cases

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

"A companion said they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

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