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The relatives of teenagers missing after a devastating blaze at a establishment in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for any details about their children via social media.

The fire devastated the Le Constellation 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. Circulated images reveal the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take considerable time to identify the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and wounded another scores more. Authorities said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining few.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on the internet to request any news about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has indicated that six of its young people are still unaccounted for.

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

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

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

One of his teachers said, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has posted an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager 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.