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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a tragic inferno at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are facing an agonising period of uncertainty for answers and requesting any details about their children publicly.

The blaze engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Confirmed video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take days if not weeks to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed four dozen individuals and hurt another scores more. Authorities said on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process continuing to name the other six.

In the meantime, families and friends have been posting on the internet to request clues 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 a town near Lausanne, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She added that some of his peers had been located with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that six of its young people remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, originally from Genoa but now residing in Dubai.

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

His father, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on holiday but had gone out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"A close friend said they ran away after the fire broke out 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 positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. Often offer to help out."

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

Her brother has published an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the situation.