At least three dead in factory fire in Greece after ‘explosion’ heard
‘Explosion’ heard before three killed in factory fire
- Three people have died in a fire at a food factory located near the central Greek city of Trikala.
- Firefighters discovered the bodies on Monday while battling the blaze, after earlier reports suggested five individuals were missing.
- The fire brigade had said that out of 13 people present at the factory when the fire erupted, only eight managed to escape the facility.
- Approximately 40 firefighters and 13 trucks were deployed to tackle the industrial facility fire, which produced thick black smoke and visible flames.
- The cause of the fire, which began in the early morning hours, remains unknown, though local media reported a large explosion preceding it.