'Living a Nightmare': Loved Ones of Unaccounted For Young People Desperately Seek Information After Ski Resort Fire

The relatives of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an painful period of uncertainty for official news and appealing for information about their family members via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Circulated footage depict the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the disaster, which resulted in the death of 40 people and injured another scores more. Authorities stated on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with efforts still underway to locate the remaining few.

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

Appeals for the Missing

The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his parent.

The who lives of Lutry near Lausanne, told a publication that she had returned to Lausanne to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the same in the capital, but could not find him.

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

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

The Italy's foreign ministry has indicated that six of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Genoa but now residing in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values."

His parent, reportedly stated that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

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

"A companion informed me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he lost sight of him," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators said, "I've always been struck by his good nature and smile, combined with great maturity. Every time offer to help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Greek and Swiss citizenship but lives full-time in Switzerland, was also present on New Year's Eve, according to media.

Her sibling has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are closely watching the developments.