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The relatives of young people missing after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Switzerland's alpine town are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and pleading for clues about their family members via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of New Year's Day. Circulated video depict the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have warned that it could take days if not weeks to identify the those who perished of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. A spokesperson said on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with the process still underway to identify the remaining few.

In the waiting period, relatives have been using the internet to request any news about their friends who were at the bar that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

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

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She continued that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured hell."

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

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "young athlete who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

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

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and found himself at the bar.

"A companion said they ran away after the fire started 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 gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I remember his kindness and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to reports.

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the situation.