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The relatives of young people unaccounted for after a tragic blaze at a establishment in a Swiss winter destination are facing an painful wait for answers and requesting information about their children online.

The blaze devastated the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of New Year's Day. Circulated video depict the roof structure igniting as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and wounded another scores more. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work still underway to locate the final individuals.

In the meantime, families and friends have been using the internet to plead for clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that evening.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near the city, explained to a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but did not locate him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she told the paper.

She continued that some of his companions had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "There are no words; they went through a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that six of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, originally from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His parent told reporters that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"Someone with him told me they escaped after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he lost sight of him," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss nationality but lives permanently in Switzerland, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has published an appeal 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.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the case.