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The families of teens lost after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an excruciating wait for confirmed information and appealing for information about their children publicly.

The fire devastated the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Confirmed video depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to identify the other six.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been posting on the internet to plead for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

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

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

"I'm living a nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She added that some of his companions had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through hell."

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

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

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the bar.

"A companion informed 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 recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the situation.