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The loved ones of teens missing after a tragic fire at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are facing an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and requesting clues about their children publicly.

The blaze engulfed the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Verified images depict the ceiling igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the victims of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Officials said on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been using online platforms to appeal for clues about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate 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 said.

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

The Italian government has indicated that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is deceased, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Other Cases

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

"Someone with him said they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I remember his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Often offer to help out."

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

Her sibling has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the situation.