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The relatives of teenagers missing after a tragic fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an excruciating wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their children publicly.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated video reveal the ceiling igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the disaster, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, relatives have been using online platforms to appeal for any news about their missing relatives who were at the bar that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his family.

The who lives of a town 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 Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his companions had been found with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has said that a number of of its nationals have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied dedication and authentic values."

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

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A companion said they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his kindness and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Often offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on that night, according to reports.

Her sibling has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the developments.