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The relatives of teenagers lost after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for clues about their family members via social media.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Confirmed images reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another over a hundred. Authorities stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts still underway to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been using the internet to request information about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She continued that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has said that six of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A companion told me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his kindness and smile, combined with great maturity. Often ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

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

Officials from her country of origin say they are closely watching the developments.