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The relatives of teenagers lost after a devastating blaze at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are facing an painful wait for confirmed information and appealing for any details about their loved ones online.

The inferno ripped through the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Circulated footage depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and injured another 119. A spokesperson said on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to name the final individuals.

In the meantime, families and friends have been taking to social media to plead for any news about their friends who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The location of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she stated.

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

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its young people have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied dedication and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"A companion said they ran away after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "He was known for his good nature and smile, combined with great maturity. Every time ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives full-time in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the developments.