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The relatives of teens lost after a deadly fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an painful wait for official news and requesting clues about their loved ones online.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated video depict the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured another scores more. Officials said on Friday that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with work ongoing to name the final individuals.

In the waiting period, relatives have been taking to social media to appeal for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his friends had been found with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that six of its citizens have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied passion 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 stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

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

"Someone with him said they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

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

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

Her brother has published an urgent request online, saying the family 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 continuing to monitor the situation.