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Factory Fire in Trikala: Five Women Missing, Eight Injured

Published January 26, 2026, 06:14
Factory Fire in Trikala: Five Women Missing, Eight Injured

An explosion followed by a large fire broke out at a food processing factory in Trikala early Monday morning, resulting in eight injuries and five women reported missing, according to authorities. Nine fire trucks with 22 firefighters are at the scene, battling to contain the blaze, which remains ongoing. The explosion occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. and was felt throughout the city and surrounding villages, causing damage such as panel detachment and roof collapse. At the time of the incident, 13 people were working at the factory. Eight were transported to Trikala Hospital and are in stable condition, while the fate of the five missing women remains unknown. According to an eyewitness, there were no gas tanks in the area of the explosion. The circumstances leading to the explosion and fire remain unclear, and authorities are investigating the cause. The firefighting operation is challenging due to the intensity of the fire and the layout of the factory. The local community is on high alert, as the explosion has caused concern and fear. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether all safety regulations were followed at the factory.