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The loved ones of teens lost after a deadly blaze at a venue in a Swiss winter destination are enduring an excruciating period of uncertainty for answers and appealing for information about their family members online.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of the first day of the year. Circulated images show the roof structure igniting as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed 40 people and wounded another 119. Officials stated on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to identify the final individuals.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on the internet to plead for clues about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, explained to a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the equivalent search in Bern, but was unsuccessful.

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

She added that some of his friends had been found with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its citizens have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying 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.

Additional Cases

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

"A companion told me they fled after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to reports.

Her sibling has published an urgent request 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 developments.