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The loved ones of teenagers lost after a deadly inferno at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for answers and appealing for any details about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno devastated the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Confirmed images reveal the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and hurt another scores more. Officials noted on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process still underway to locate the other six.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to online platforms to request clues about their missing relatives who were in attendance that evening.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, 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 the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured hell."

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

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

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

"A companion said they escaped after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers stated, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently offer to help out."

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

Her brother has posted an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

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