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The loved ones of teens lost after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an agonising wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Verified footage show the roof structure catching alight as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Authorities stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to name the remaining few.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to the internet to appeal for clues about their friends who were in attendance that night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she said.

She explained that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its young people have not been located.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

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

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

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, combined with great maturity. Often ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has published an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.