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The families of teenagers lost after a deadly fire at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and requesting any details about their family members online.

The inferno engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated images reveal the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the fire, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been taking to social media to request information about their loved ones who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Appeals for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of a town near the city, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She added that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

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

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, combined with great responsibility. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on that night, according to media.

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

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the situation.