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The loved ones of teens lost after a devastating blaze at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an painful wait for confirmed information and appealing for any details about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed video depict the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 40 people and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson said on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with work still underway to locate the remaining few.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on social media to appeal for any news about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she told the paper.

She continued that some of his peers had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

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

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His father, reportedly stated 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 not yet.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend said they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, combined with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has published an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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