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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a deadly fire at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an painful wait for answers and pleading for any details about their family members online.

The inferno engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the those who perished of the tragedy, which killed 40 people and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson stated on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been posting on social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She explained that some of his friends had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italy's government has said that six of its nationals remain missing.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they ran away after the fire broke out 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 teachers said, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great maturity. Often ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has shared an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no updates" 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 closely watching the situation.