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The relatives of young people missing after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are facing an agonising wait for official news and requesting clues about their family members online.

The fire ripped through the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed footage depict the roof structure catching alight as bottles with sparklers are held aloft.

Emergency services have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the fire, which killed four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. Officials stated on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to locate the other six.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been taking to social media to request any news about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry 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 the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's horrific," she stated.

She continued that some of his companions had been discovered with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has confirmed that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An official spokesperson has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the venue.

"Someone with him said 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 said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators said, "I remember his kindness and smile, alongside great maturity. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has shared an urgent request online, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

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