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The families of teenagers lost after a tragic fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an painful wait for confirmed information and requesting any details about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed images show 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 those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 40 people and hurt another scores more. Authorities stated on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts still underway to locate the final individuals.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on social media to request clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she stated.

She added that some of his peers had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

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

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A companion informed me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

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

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

Her sibling has published an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are closely watching the situation.