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The relatives of young people lost after a deadly fire at a establishment in a Switzerland's alpine town are enduring an agonising wait for answers and pleading for clues about their family members via social media.

The fire ripped through the Le Constellation bar in the alpine resort, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the middle of the night of the first day of the year. Circulated footage reveal the roof structure catching alight as beverages with fireworks are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the disaster, which killed 40 people and injured another 119. Officials noted on Friday that the majority of the those hurt have been identified, with the process ongoing to name the other six.

In the interim, families and friends have been using social media to request information about their loved ones who were at the bar that night.

Appeals for the Unaccounted For

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a publication that she had returned to the city to see if he was in the medical facility, while his other parent did the same in the capital, but was unsuccessful.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. Words cannot describe it," she told the paper.

She explained that some of his companions had been located with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they endured an absolute nightmare."

The Italian government has indicated that a number of of its nationals remain missing.

Among them is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now living in Dubai.

The national sporting body has said that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "talented young man who carried with him dedication and authentic values."

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

Further Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother 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 escaped after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "He was known for his kindness and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Often 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 media.

Her brother has shared an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no updates" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

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