'Living a Nightmare': Families of Unaccounted For Teens Desperately Seek Answers After Ski Resort Inferno

The relatives of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss alpine town are facing an excruciating wait for confirmed information and appealing for clues about their loved ones via social media.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the small hours of January 1st. Verified video depict the roof structure catching alight as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the those who perished of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another 119. Officials noted on the latest update that 113 of the injured have been accounted for, with the process continuing to name the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been posting on the internet to plead for any news about their missing relatives who were at the bar that fateful night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The whereabouts of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, 16, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his mother.

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

"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in critical condition. Words cannot describe it," she said.

She continued that some of his peers had been found with injuries covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they went through an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has said that a number of of its young people are still unaccounted for.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old sportsman, originally from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who represented dedication and authentic values."

His parent, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has clarified that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Additional Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. 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 fled after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his teachers said, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, coupled with great maturity. Often ask if help out."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also present on that night, according to reports.

Her brother has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the relatives has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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