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The relatives of teens missing after a tragic fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are enduring an agonising period of uncertainty for official news and requesting any details about their family members publicly.

The blaze devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the mountains of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of January 1st. Circulated footage show the ceiling catching alight as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have indicated that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the disaster, which killed four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. A spokesperson noted on Friday that the majority of the injured have been accounted for, with efforts continuing to name the final individuals.

In the interim, families and friends have been taking to social media to appeal for information about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an public plea from his parent.

The resident of Lutry near the city, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the morgue, or I find him in critical condition. It's terrible," she stated.

She added that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they went through hell."

The Italian foreign ministry has indicated that six of its young people have not been located.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around midnight. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is also among the missing. His mother said that he had been on holiday but had gone out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend told me they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable piece of jewelry.

One of his educators commented, "I remember his kindness and smile, coupled with great maturity. Often offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives full-time in the country, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the developments.