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The relatives of teens lost after a devastating inferno at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and pleading for any details about their family members via social media.

The blaze ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Circulated video depict the roof structure igniting as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which killed four dozen individuals and injured another scores more. A spokesperson stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work continuing to locate the remaining few.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on online platforms to request any news about their friends who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She explained that some of his friends had been discovered with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italy's foreign ministry has said that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated 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 awaited.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the bar.

"Someone with him said they escaped after the fire broke out 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 teachers said, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Every time ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her sibling has published an appeal online, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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