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The families of young people lost after a deadly fire at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are facing an painful wait for answers and appealing for information about their family members publicly.

The inferno engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated images reveal the ceiling igniting as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and injured another 119. Officials noted on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, relatives have been using social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were at the bar that night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his family.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, informed a publication that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she said.

She continued that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured hell."

The Italian government has confirmed that a number of of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "young athlete who embodied 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 stated that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they escaped after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "He was known for his good nature and smile, combined with great maturity. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to sources.

Her sibling has posted an urgent request 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 country of origin say they are closely watching the developments.