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The relatives of young people lost after a deadly fire at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an painful wait for official news and appealing for clues about their children online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated footage depict the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work continuing to locate the final individuals.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been using social media to plead for clues about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced hell."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who represented passion and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Missing Individuals

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

"A companion told me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Every time ask if help out."

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

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

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the situation.