Greece Factory Fire Explosion Kills Three Near Trikala

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At least three people have died after a factory fire in Greece, following what witnesses described as a loud explosion, authorities have confirmed.

The deadly blaze broke out early Monday morning at a food processing factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, prompting a major emergency response and raising fresh concerns over industrial safety.

Greek fire officials say around 40 firefighters and 13 fire engines rushed to the scene as thick black smoke filled the sky and flames tore across the roof of the industrial building.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, while investigators examine reports of an explosion moments before the blaze.

What happened at the Trikala factory fire?

The Greece factory fire explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday, when a fire erupted inside a food manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Trikala, a city in central Greece.

According to the Greek Fire Service, 13 people were inside the factory at the time. Eight workers managed to escape, while firefighters later discovered three bodies inside the building, revising earlier reports that up to five people were missing.

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“Firefighters located three deceased individuals during search operations inside the facility,” a fire brigade spokesperson said in a statement.

Flames remained visible across large sections of the roof for several hours as crews worked to bring the blaze under control.

Was there an explosion before the fire broke out?

Local Greek media outlets reported that a powerful explosion was heard shortly before the fire spread through the factory. Several nearby residents told reporters they heard a loud bang that shook surrounding buildings.

Fire officials have not yet confirmed whether an explosion directly caused the blaze. “At this stage, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation,” an official told Greek state media.

Experts are now examining whether gas, machinery failure, or flammable materials inside the factory played a role.

How big was the emergency response?

The scale of the response highlights the seriousness of the incident:

Response detail	Reported figures
Firefighters deployed	~40
Fire engines	13
Location	Industrial zone near Trikala
Time of outbreak	Early morning hours

Fire crews faced intense heat, heavy smoke, and partial structural damage, making rescue efforts slow and dangerous.

Greek authorities sealed off the area while emergency teams worked through the wreckage.

Who are the victims and who is affected?

Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims, pending formal identification and notification of families.

Those affected include:

Families of the deceased workers
Surviving factory employees
Local residents exposed to heavy smoke
The wider Trikala industrial community

Local hospitals treated several people for smoke inhalation, though no serious injuries have been reported among those who escaped.

Why does this Greek factory fire explosion matter?

Although the incident occurred outside the UK, it raises wider safety questions relevant to British readers, particularly around industrial fire prevention and worker protection.

In recent years, several fatal factory fires across Europe have led to tighter inspections and updated safety rules.

UK experts often monitor such incidents to assess whether similar risks exist at home, especially in food processing and manufacturing sites.