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The families of teens unaccounted for after a devastating blaze at a establishment in a Switzerland's alpine town are facing an painful wait for answers and pleading for any details about their family members via social media.

The fire devastated the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Confirmed footage depict the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Emergency services have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and hurt another 119. Authorities stated on Friday that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to the internet to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were present at the venue that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She continued that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that a number of of its citizens have not been located.

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

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who embodied passion and authentic values."

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

Further Cases

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

"A close friend informed me they escaped 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 identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, alongside great maturity. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to reports.

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the case.