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The families of teens unaccounted for after a tragic fire at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and requesting clues about their family members publicly.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Verified video depict the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the disaster, which killed numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with efforts ongoing to name the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been using social media to appeal for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his family.

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

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She continued that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has said that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

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

The national sporting body has stated that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated 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.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend 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 distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the case.