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The families of young people lost after a deadly blaze at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are facing an agonising wait for official news and pleading for information about their family members online.

The fire engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Confirmed video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the disaster, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the waiting period, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to appeal for any news about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his peers had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's government has said that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, originally from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

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

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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