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The families of young people missing after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for any details about their loved ones online.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Verified video reveal the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. Authorities said on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to name the other six.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to the internet to request information about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Appeals 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 Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she said.

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

The Italian foreign ministry has said that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented dedication and authentic values."

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

Additional Cases

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

"A close friend told me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

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

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her brother has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.