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The relatives of teens missing after a devastating blaze at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an excruciating wait for official news and appealing for any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Verified footage depict the roof structure catching alight as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and hurt another scores more. Authorities said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work continuing to locate the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been taking to online platforms to plead for information about their loved ones who were at the bar that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The resident of a town near the city, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she stated.

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

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend informed me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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