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The families of teenagers lost after a tragic fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an agonising wait for answers and appealing for any details about their family members online.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Circulated video depict the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured another over a hundred. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to identify the other six.

In the interim, loved ones have been taking to social media to request information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

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

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

The Italian government has confirmed that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, originally from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

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

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and ended up 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 specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his good nature and smile, combined with great responsibility. Every time offer to help out."

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

Her sibling has posted an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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