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The families of teenagers unaccounted for after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their family members publicly.

The blaze engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video depict the roof structure being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of 40 people and hurt another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with the process still underway to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been taking to online platforms to plead for information about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Appeals for the Missing

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

The resident of a town near the city, informed a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian government has confirmed that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

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

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent said that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

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

One of his educators said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great maturity. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has posted 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.

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