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Fifth Body Found at Biolanda Factory Explosion Site

Published January 27, 2026, 09:16
Fifth Body Found at Biolanda Factory Explosion Site

Following the explosion and fire at the Biolanda biscuit factory in Trikala, the body of the fifth and final missing worker, Agapi Bounova, has been found. The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Monday, when a powerful explosion caused part of the factory to collapse. Authorities are investigating all possible causes of the explosion, including technical faults, infrastructure defects and human error. The Fire Crime Investigation Department (DAEE) is collecting testimonies from surviving workers, while experts from Athens are analysing the causes of the explosion. The temperature developed by the fire was over 1,000 degrees, causing extensive damage.