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The loved ones of teenagers unaccounted for after a tragic fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an painful wait for official news and requesting any details about their loved ones online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Verified footage depict the ceiling catching alight as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. Officials stated on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with the process ongoing to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been using the internet to plead for clues about their friends who were at the bar that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the bar.

"A companion informed me they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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