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The loved ones of teens unaccounted for after a devastating blaze at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are facing an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and appealing for information about their children online.

The fire engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Confirmed footage show the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Authorities stated on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to locate the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been posting on the internet to request clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The resident of a town near Lausanne, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She continued that some of his friends had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian government has confirmed that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A companion informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her brother has shared an appeal online, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

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