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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a devastating fire at a venue in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an excruciating period of uncertainty for official news and pleading for information 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 small hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed footage reveal the roof structure catching alight as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and injured another 119. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been identified, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been using online platforms to plead for clues about their friends who were present at the venue that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

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

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that a number of of its young people remain missing.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented passion and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend said they fled after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "I remember his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

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

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

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