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The relatives of young people missing after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's alpine town are facing an painful wait for answers and pleading for clues about their loved ones online.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Verified footage depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Authorities noted on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, families and friends have been posting on online platforms to request any news about their friends who were in attendance that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of a town near the city, told a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

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

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her sibling has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are closely watching the situation.