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The loved ones of teens missing after a devastating fire at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an agonising wait for answers and appealing for any details about their children publicly.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Confirmed footage depict the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the fire, which killed 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 identify the remaining few.

In the interim, families and friends have been posting on the internet to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she said.

She added that some of his friends had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has confirmed that six of its young people remain missing.

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 released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied passion and authentic values."

His father, told media 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 still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, 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 venue.

"A close friend said they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the case.