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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a deadly blaze at a bar in a Switzerland's alpine town are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for clues about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed video show the ceiling igniting as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the disaster, which killed numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Officials noted on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with efforts ongoing to name the remaining few.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to the internet to plead for information about their friends who were at the bar that fateful night.

Appeals for the Missing

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, told a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

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

She explained that some of his companions had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has said that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "young athlete 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 stated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"Someone with him informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

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

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has published an appeal 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 country of origin say they are closely watching the developments.