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The relatives of teens lost after a devastating blaze at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an excruciating wait for answers and requesting clues about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of January 1st. Verified footage show the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which killed four dozen individuals and wounded another 119. Authorities said on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to identify the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been taking to social media to request any news about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She explained that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has said that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

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

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has stated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend told me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators stated, "I remember his kindness and smile, combined with great maturity. He would frequently offer to help out."

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

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the case.