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The relatives of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a venue in a Swiss ski resort are confronting an painful wait for confirmed information and requesting any details about their loved ones via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Verified footage reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take days if not weeks to identify the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process ongoing to name the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on the internet to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near the city, told a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she said.

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

The Italian government has said that a number of of its young people remain missing.

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

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has published an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are closely watching the case.