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The families of young people missing after a tragic inferno at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for official news and requesting clues about their family members online.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the small hours of January 1st. Circulated images show the roof structure igniting as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Emergency services have warned that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the fatalities of the fire, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials stated on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to locate the other six.

In the meantime, loved ones have been taking to social media to request any news about their loved ones who were in attendance that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of a town near the city, informed a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that six of its citizens have not been located.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, honoring a "talented young man who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"A close friend informed me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, coupled with great maturity. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her sibling has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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