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The families of young people lost after a deadly fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an excruciating wait for answers and appealing for information about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Verified images depict the roof structure catching alight as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials said on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with efforts continuing to locate the other six.

In the meantime, relatives have been posting on social media to request clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

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

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his friends had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italy's government has indicated that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who represented passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. He would frequently ask if help out."

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

Her brother has shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the case.