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The loved ones of young people missing after a tragic blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an agonising wait for confirmed information and pleading for any details about their loved ones via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Verified video show the ceiling catching alight as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Authorities have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and injured another 119. Authorities stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been identified, with efforts ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, loved ones have been posting on social media to appeal for any news about their missing relatives who were in attendance that fateful night.

Appeals for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through hell."

The Italian government has confirmed that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who embodied dedication and authentic values."

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

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A companion told me they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I remember his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.