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The families of teens missing after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for any details about their family members publicly.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated footage show the ceiling igniting as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another 119. Officials noted on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to identify the final individuals.

In the meantime, families and friends have been posting on the internet to request clues about their friends who were at the bar that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, told a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she stated.

She added that some of his friends had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "talented young man who represented passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they escaped after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his good nature and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" 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.