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The relatives of teens lost after a devastating inferno at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are facing an excruciating wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Confirmed video show the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take days if not weeks to identify the those who perished of the fire, which resulted in the death of 40 people and hurt another 119. A spokesperson said on Friday that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with the process still underway to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been taking to social media to request clues about their loved ones who were at the bar that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she said.

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

The Italy's government has said that six of its nationals remain missing.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated 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 still pending.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A companion said they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "He was known for his good nature and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.