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The relatives of teenagers missing after a tragic fire at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an excruciating wait for confirmed information and appealing for information about their children publicly.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Confirmed images depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Authorities said on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, loved ones have been using online platforms to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his family.

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

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she said.

She continued 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 six of its citizens have not been located.

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

The national sporting body has stated that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Missing Individuals

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

"A close friend informed me they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his good nature and smile, alongside great maturity. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her sibling has shared an appeal online, saying the family 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 closely watching the case.