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The loved ones of young people missing after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and requesting any details about their children via social media.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the fatalities of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and injured another scores more. Authorities noted on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process still underway to name the remaining few.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to social media to plead for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The resident of a town near the city, explained to a publication that she had gone back 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 nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She explained that some of his companions had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced hell."

The Italy's government has confirmed that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"Someone with him told me they fled after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

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

Her sibling 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 reported missing.

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