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The relatives of teenagers lost after a devastating blaze at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for official news and requesting information about their loved ones via social media.

The fire devastated the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the small hours of January 1st. Confirmed video depict the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed 40 people and wounded another 119. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were present at the venue that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

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

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

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

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A companion informed me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers said, "He was known for his kindness and smile, alongside great responsibility. Often ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also at the bar on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has shared an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the case.