'Living a Nightmare': Loved Ones of Unaccounted For Teens Desperately Seek News After Alpine Blaze

The families of teenagers lost after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for confirmed information and pleading for information about their children publicly.

The inferno ripped through the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Verified video depict the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Authorities have warned that it could take considerable time to identify the those who perished of the fire, which killed 40 people and hurt another scores more. Officials noted on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been accounted for, with work ongoing to identify the final individuals.

In the interim, loved ones have been posting on social media to appeal for information about their friends who were in attendance that night.

Desperate Searches for the Unaccounted For

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

The who lives of a town near the city, told a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but did not locate him.

"This is a living nightmare, a horror. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. It's horrific," she stated.

She added that some of his friends had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through a terrifying ordeal."

The Italy's government has confirmed that six of its nationals are still unaccounted for.

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

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without mentioning the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who embodied passion and true sportsmanship."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

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

"A companion informed me they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he couldn't see him anymore," she said, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators said, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great responsibility. Every time ask if help out."

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

Her brother has posted an urgent request online, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are continuing to monitor the developments.