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The families of teens lost after a devastating blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for official news and pleading for any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated footage reveal the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 40 people and hurt another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with the process ongoing to name the remaining few.

In the meantime, relatives have been posting on online platforms to request information about their loved ones who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The resident of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She continued that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has indicated that six of its young people remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him said they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also present on that night, according to reports.

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

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the case.