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The relatives of teenagers unaccounted for after a devastating inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's alpine town are confronting an agonising wait for official news and requesting any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Circulated video depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which killed four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. A spokesperson stated on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to locate the other six.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to online platforms to plead for any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near the city, informed a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

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

The Italy's government has indicated that a number of of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

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

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend said they escaped after the fire started 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 distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present 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 group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.