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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a devastating inferno at a bar in a Switzerland's alpine town are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for information about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Verified footage show the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and injured another 119. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process continuing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, loved ones have been using social media to plead for any news about their loved ones who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, 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. It's terrible," she stated.

She continued that some of his companions had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that a number of of its nationals have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An official spokesperson has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A companion said they escaped after the fire broke out 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 distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great maturity. Often ask if help out."

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

Her sibling has published 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 reported missing.

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