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The loved ones of teens missing after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for official news and appealing for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated images depict the roof structure catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the fatalities of the disaster, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and hurt another 119. Officials noted on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to locate the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on the internet to plead for any news about their friends who were present at the venue that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been found with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

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

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

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. 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 fled after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has shared an appeal on social media, 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 continuing to monitor the situation.