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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a deadly fire at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are enduring an excruciating wait for official news and appealing for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The inferno devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Confirmed images depict the roof structure igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Authorities have indicated that it could take considerable time to identify the victims of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Authorities noted on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts ongoing to locate the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to plead for information about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but did not locate him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She continued that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, originally from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has said that he is deceased, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who represented dedication and authentic values."

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

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with friends and found himself at the bar.

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

One of his teachers stated, "I remember his good nature and smile, combined with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her sibling has shared an appeal on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the teenager 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.