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Three Women Dead After Major Fire at Biscuit Factory in Trikala

Published January 26, 2026, 07:14
Three Women Dead After Major Fire at Biscuit Factory in Trikala

A large fire broke out at a biscuit factory in Trikala early Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of three female workers and the disappearance of two more. The fire started shortly before 4:00 a.m. and was accompanied by a strong explosion, causing part of the building to collapse. Five additional workers and one firefighter were taken to hospital with injuries, but their condition is not critical. Authorities have closed roads to facilitate rescue operations, with 40 firefighters and 15 vehicles, as well as EMAK teams from Lamia and the Fire Investigation Department, present at the scene. According to reports, there were no gas tanks in the area where the explosion occurred.