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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a deadly blaze at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an painful wait for official news and requesting any details about their loved ones online.

The blaze devastated the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Verified footage reveal the ceiling igniting as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of 40 people and wounded another scores more. Officials said on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, families and friends have been posting on the internet to request clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

The resident of a town near the city, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's horrific," she said.

She continued that some of his companions had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that a number of of its citizens have not been located.

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

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"Someone with him said they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I remember his good nature and smile, coupled with great responsibility. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" 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 closely watching the situation.