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The families of teens missing after a devastating fire at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an excruciating period of uncertainty for official news and requesting clues about their children publicly.

The inferno engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Confirmed images reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the fatalities of the fire, which killed four dozen individuals and wounded another scores more. A spokesperson said on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to locate the remaining few.

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

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they experienced hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its nationals have not been located.

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

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has stated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also unaccounted for. His parent told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."

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

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

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.