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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a devastating inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful wait for official news and pleading for clues about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Verified video reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with sparklers 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 four dozen individuals and wounded another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to locate the final individuals.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to the internet to plead for any news about their loved ones who were at the bar that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

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

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

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

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 still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A companion said they ran away after the fire started and that he had his phone 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 said, "I remember his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to reports.

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

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.