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The relatives of teens lost after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an excruciating period of uncertainty for official news and requesting clues about their children via social media.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Verified footage depict the roof structure catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and hurt another over a hundred. Officials said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work continuing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to the internet to request information about their loved ones who were at the bar that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of a town near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

She continued that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

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

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

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 clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Missing Individuals

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

"A companion said they escaped after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his good nature and smile, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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