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The families of teens lost after a devastating fire at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an agonising wait for official news and pleading for any details about their children publicly.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Confirmed footage reveal the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have stated that it could take days if not weeks to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and hurt another scores more. Authorities said on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts continuing to name the other six.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to the internet to request clues about their friends who were present at the venue that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search 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 a serious state. It's terrible," she said.

She explained that some of his peers had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "young athlete who represented dedication and authentic values."

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

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A companion informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

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

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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