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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for official news and appealing for clues about their family members publicly.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Circulated footage reveal the ceiling being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Emergency services have warned that it could take considerable time to formally name the those who perished of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and injured another scores more. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts continuing to locate the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to online platforms to plead for any news about their friends who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, 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 same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she stated.

She continued that some of his friends had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they endured hell."

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and authentic values."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up 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 specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the developments.