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The families of teenagers lost after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an agonising wait for confirmed information and requesting information about their loved ones via social media.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed four dozen individuals and wounded another 119. Authorities said on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts still underway to locate the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been using the internet to appeal for information about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she said.

She explained that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they endured an absolute nightmare."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

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

His parent, 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 awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend informed me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently offer to help out."

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

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

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