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The relatives of young people lost after a tragic fire at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for confirmed information and requesting clues about their children online.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified video depict the ceiling igniting as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and hurt another over a hundred. Officials noted on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work continuing to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been taking to the internet to request clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his family.

The who lives of a town near the city, told a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she said.

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

The Italy's foreign ministry has said that six of its citizens have not been located.

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

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A companion told me they fled after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her sibling has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.