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The relatives of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an painful wait for answers and requesting any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the small hours of January 1st. Confirmed footage show the roof structure igniting as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, 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 work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been taking to the internet to request any news about their missing relatives who were in attendance that night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

The resident of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She continued that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented 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 official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"A close friend informed me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, alongside great maturity. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has published an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the developments.