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The relatives of teenagers lost after a devastating inferno at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an painful period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for any details about their children publicly.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, 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 bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have warned that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Officials noted on Friday that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

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

Appeals for the Missing

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

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

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

She explained that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its citizens have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend said they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has published an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are closely watching the developments.