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The loved ones of young people unaccounted for after a devastating inferno at a venue in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an painful wait for official news and pleading for any details about their family members via social media.

The inferno ripped through the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Confirmed video reveal the ceiling catching alight as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 40 people and hurt another over a hundred. A spokesperson said on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts still underway to locate the other six.

In the meantime, families and friends have been posting on online platforms to appeal for any news about their friends who were present at the venue that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an public plea from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a publication that she had gone back to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she told the paper.

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

The Italy's government has said that six of its citizens remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage promising athlete, originally from Genoa 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 embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.

Other Missing Individuals

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

"A companion said they escaped after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "I've always been struck by his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great maturity. He would frequently offer to help out."

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

Her sibling has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the situation.