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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a tragic blaze at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are facing an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and appealing for information about their family members online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Verified video depict the roof structure igniting as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson noted on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been using the internet to plead for clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his parent.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, told a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She explained that some of his companions had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's government has confirmed that a number of of its citizens have not been located.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they ran away after the fire started 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 distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

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

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

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the developments.