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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a deadly inferno at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and requesting any details about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Verified video reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and wounded another over a hundred. A spokesperson noted on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with work continuing to name the remaining few.

In the interim, relatives have been using social media to plead for clues about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

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

She continued that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced hell."

The Italy's government has indicated that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A companion said they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

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

Her sibling has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the developments.