At least three people have been killed and two others are still missing after a fire broke out at a food factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, officials say. The blaze began in the early hours of Monday at a Violanta biscuit factory, where 13 workers were on site, according to local media. Eight people managed to escape, while firefighters later recovered three bodies from the building. Drone footage showed thick smoke billowing from the fire. A powerful explosion was reportedly heard before it broke out, but an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing. Health minister Adonis Georgiadis earlier told the Skai news agency that six workers and a firefighter had been taken to hospital, adding that they were in good health, mainly suffering from respiratory problems. The Greek fire service said 40 firefighters and 13 fire trucks had been sent to tackle the blaze.
Tragic Fire at Greek Biscuit Factory Claims Lives
Tragic Fire at Greek Biscuit Factory Claims Lives
A devastating fire at a biscuit factory in Trikala, Greece, has resulted in at least three fatalities, with ongoing investigations into the cause and further casualties.
In a tragic incident early Monday morning, a fire erupted at the Violanta biscuit factory near Trikala, Greece, leading to the deaths of at least three individuals and leaving two more unaccounted for. Among the thirteen workers present, eight managed to escape, while rescue efforts uncovered three bodies. A significant explosion was reported prior to the blaze, prompting an investigation into its origins. Emergency services, including 40 firefighters, responded to the scene, and several individuals were hospitalized for respiratory concerns but are in stable condition.
