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The relatives of teenagers missing after a tragic fire at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are facing an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for any details about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Confirmed images depict the ceiling igniting as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the fatalities of the disaster, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the interim, families and friends have been posting on online platforms to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were present at the venue that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

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

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

She added that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through an absolute nightmare."

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

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "talented young man who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated 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 awaited.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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