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The families of teenagers lost after a tragic inferno at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an painful wait for official news and appealing for any details about their family members online.

The blaze devastated the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Confirmed footage depict the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of 40 people and wounded another 119. A spokesperson said on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with efforts ongoing to locate the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been using online platforms to appeal for clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to see if 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. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

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

The Italy's government has said that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend said they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Often ask if help out."

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

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

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the developments.