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The families of young people lost after a deadly fire at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and requesting clues about their family members via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video show the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Authorities have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the those who perished of the disaster, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and injured another scores more. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with work ongoing to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, relatives have been taking to the internet to plead for clues about their friends who were in attendance that evening.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

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

The who lives of a town near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether 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 morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she stated.

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

The Italy's government has indicated that six of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.

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

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Further Missing Individuals

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

"A close friend informed me they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to reports.

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.