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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a devastating inferno at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for information about their children publicly.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Verified video depict the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and injured another over a hundred. Officials stated on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the interim, families and friends have been using social media to appeal for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his family.

The resident of Lutry near the city, told a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

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

She added that some of his friends had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that six of its citizens have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him said they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I remember his kindness and smile, combined with great responsibility. Every time offer to help out."

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

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

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the case.