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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a establishment in a Swiss alpine town are enduring an painful wait for answers and requesting information about their family members publicly.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated images show the ceiling being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another over a hundred. Officials said on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to locate the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been using social media to appeal for clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

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

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated 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 awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they ran away 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 gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I remember his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has shared an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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