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The relatives of teens missing after a devastating blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's alpine town are facing an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and pleading for any details about their children via social media.

The blaze ripped through the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated video reveal the ceiling catching alight as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. Authorities stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with the process still underway to identify the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been using social media to request any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that evening.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they went through an absolute nightmare."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who embodied passion and authentic values."

His father, is quoted as saying 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 not yet.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

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

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

Officials from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.