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The loved ones of teenagers unaccounted for after a deadly inferno at a venue in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an painful wait for official news and requesting information about their loved ones online.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Circulated images depict the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 40 people and wounded another 119. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to locate the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been taking to online platforms to request any news about their loved ones who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas 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 a town near the city, explained to a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she said.

She continued that some of his friends had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has indicated that six of its nationals have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the situation.