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The families of teens unaccounted for after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for confirmed information and appealing for information about their family members publicly.

The fire ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have stated that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Authorities stated on Friday that the majority of the injured have been identified, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining few.

In the meantime, families and friends have been taking to social media to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were present at the venue that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

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

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

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

The Italy's government has said that six of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, originally from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is dead, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A companion informed me they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her brother has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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