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The loved ones of teens lost after a tragic blaze at a venue in a Swiss ski resort are confronting an painful wait for official news and appealing for information about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno devastated the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Verified images depict the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers 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 40 people and injured another scores more. A spokesperson said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to request clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that fateful night.

Appeals for the Missing

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

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, explained to a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

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

She continued that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

Included in that group is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication 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 official announcement of his death is not yet.

Other Cases

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

"Someone with him told me they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Every time ask if help out."

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

Her sibling has published an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" 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 developments.