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The loved ones of young people missing after a deadly fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an painful period of uncertainty for answers and requesting information about their loved ones online.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated footage reveal the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have indicated that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson noted on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with the process continuing to name the remaining few.

In the interim, relatives have been posting on online platforms to request information about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of a town near the city, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

She explained that some of his peers had been located with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's government has said that a number of of its young people have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated 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 still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend 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 lost sight of him," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has posted an appeal online, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the case.