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Four Women Dead, One Missing After Factory Fire in Trikala

Published January 26, 2026, 09:22

A deadly explosion and fire at the 'Violanta' biscuit factory in Trikala on Monday morning resulted in the deaths of four female workers and the disappearance of another. The explosion, which was very powerful, occurred in the basement of the main building and caused a large fire. Five workers and one firefighter were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Authorities have closed Karditsa Road and are investigating the cause of the tragedy. The company issued an initial statement regarding the incident.