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The loved ones of young people lost after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful wait for confirmed information and requesting clues about their family members publicly.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated images show the ceiling igniting as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take days if not weeks to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and wounded another over a hundred. Authorities noted on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with the process still underway to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on social media to appeal for information about their loved ones who were present at the venue that night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The resident of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

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

She continued that some of his companions had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

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

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

The national sporting body has said that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise 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 said they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. He would frequently offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her brother has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are closely watching the situation.