'Enduring a Horrific Ordeal': Relatives of Missing Teens Await News After Alpine Blaze

The families of young people missing after a deadly inferno at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an painful wait for official news and requesting information about their loved ones publicly.

The inferno engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated images reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which resulted in the death of numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Authorities said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining few.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to the internet to plead for information about their missing relatives who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are currently unknown, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.

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

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

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

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

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him passion and true sportsmanship."

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 formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Further Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother told reporters that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A companion told me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive piece of jewelry.

One of his teachers commented, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both 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 shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no news" 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 case.