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The relatives of teenagers unaccounted for after a tragic inferno at a venue in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for confirmed information and requesting information about their children publicly.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Confirmed video depict the roof structure catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the disaster, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been identified, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been taking to social media to plead for any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that fateful night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she stated.

She continued that some of his peers had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has indicated that a number of of its citizens have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An official spokesperson has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the developments.