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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for information about their children online.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Circulated video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take days if not weeks to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which killed 40 people and injured another 119. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to the internet to appeal for any news about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his parent.

The resident of a town near Lausanne, told a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she stated.

She added that some of his peers had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that six of its young people remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented passion and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

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

"Someone with him said they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. He would frequently offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

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