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The relatives of teens lost after a tragic inferno at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are facing an painful wait for confirmed information and pleading for information about their children publicly.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Circulated footage depict the roof structure igniting as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have indicated that it could take days if not weeks to identify the fatalities of the fire, which claimed the lives of four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. A spokesperson said on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been identified, with work still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on social media to plead for any news about their loved ones who were in attendance 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 parent.

The resident of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She explained that some of his peers had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian government has said that six of its nationals have not been located.

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

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

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has indicated that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

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

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

One of his teachers stated, "I remember his kindness and positive demeanor, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are closely watching the situation.