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The loved ones of young people lost after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are facing an painful period of uncertainty for official news and appealing for clues about their children publicly.

The blaze engulfed the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated video show the roof structure being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the fire, which killed 40 people and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson said on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process still underway to locate the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been using online platforms to request clues about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she told the paper.

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

The Italian government has indicated that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

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

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

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him informed me they ran away after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "He was known for his good nature and smile, alongside great maturity. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.

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