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Fifth Body Found After Factory Fire in Trikala

Published January 27, 2026, 08:18
Fifth Body Found After Factory Fire in Trikala

A fifth body was discovered early Tuesday morning in the wreckage of the Biolanda factory in Trikala, completing the tragic death toll from the explosion and fire. The body belongs to Agapi Bounova, who was a wife, mother, and grandmother. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday, causing part of the factory to collapse and trapping five workers. Of the 13 workers present at the factory, eight were rescued. Authorities, with the assistance of the Fire Brigade, EMAK, and specialized experts, are investigating the cause of the tragedy, examining scenarios including technical faults, infrastructure defects, and human error. The temperature developed by the fire exceeded 1,000 degrees, causing extensive damage, while the explosion was heard in neighboring villages. The Mayor of Trikala has proposed three days of mourning for the victims.