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The families of teenagers missing after a deadly blaze at a bar in a Switzerland's ski resort are facing an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for information about their children publicly.

The fire devastated the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated video show the roof structure being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and hurt another 119. A spokesperson noted on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to locate the remaining few.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been posting on the internet to appeal for any news about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its citizens have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him 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 official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, combined with great responsibility. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.