One Italian is dead and six are missing after a New Year's Eve party fire at a bar in the plush Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana that has so far left 47 victims.

Emanuele Galeppini, 17, has been named as the first Italian victim of the club fire.

The Italian Golf Federation is mourning him, remembering the promising young athlete in a Web post.

His cell phone was crucial in his identification.

About 100 injured people are in serious condition.