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The relatives of teens lost after a deadly fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful wait for answers and pleading for clues about their loved ones publicly.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Verified images show the ceiling igniting as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which killed 40 people and injured another 119. A spokesperson noted on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process still underway to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, relatives have been using social media to request any news about their missing relatives who were present at the venue that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian government has said that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

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

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I remember his kindness and smile, alongside great maturity. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss 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 relatives has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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