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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful wait for confirmed information and pleading for information about their loved ones publicly.

The fire engulfed the Le Constellation 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. Circulated video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have stated that it could take days if not weeks to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and hurt another scores more. Officials stated on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts continuing to name the final individuals.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been posting on social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were at the bar that evening.

Appeals for the Missing

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The resident of Lutry 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 the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding 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 companions had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that six of its nationals remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A companion told me they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her sibling has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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