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The families of teenagers lost after a deadly inferno at a venue in a Switzerland's ski resort are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and requesting information about their loved ones online.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Confirmed images depict the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have indicated that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which killed 40 people and wounded another 119. Authorities stated on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to locate the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been taking to social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she stated.

She added that some of his friends had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has indicated that a number of of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied passion 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 indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they escaped after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

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

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

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.