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The families of teenagers lost after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Switzerland's ski resort are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for any details about their family members online.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video depict the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to identify the fatalities of the disaster, which resulted in the death of 40 people and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with the process continuing to identify the other six.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

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

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his companions had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend told me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her sibling has shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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