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The relatives of teens lost after a tragic inferno at a venue in a Switzerland's alpine town are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and requesting information about their family members online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated footage show the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 40 people and wounded another scores more. Officials stated on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work still underway to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been posting on social media to request clues about their missing relatives who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She added that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's foreign ministry has said that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her sibling has shared an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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