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The relatives of teens missing after a devastating fire at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for information about their family members publicly.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the victims of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured another 119. Authorities said on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process continuing to locate the other six.

In the interim, loved ones have been taking to social media to appeal for information about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of a town near the city, told a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has stated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A companion said they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "I remember his good nature and smile, coupled with great responsibility. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

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

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

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are closely watching the situation.