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The families of teens missing after a deadly blaze at a bar in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an excruciating wait for official news and appealing for any details about their loved ones via social media.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated images depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the those who perished of the fire, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. A spokesperson said on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to name the other six.

In the waiting period, relatives have been using online platforms to appeal for any news about their friends who were in attendance that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She continued that some of his companions had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is deceased, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An official spokesperson has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A companion told me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

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

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the case.