"An explosion and fire have torn through a biscuit factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, killing at least three workers and leaving two others unaccounted for, authorities said Monday. The blast occurred during the night shift at the Violanta S.A. plant, triggering a major fire that sent thick, black smoke into the sky. What do we know about the fire?"
"The fire brigade said about 40 firefighters and 13 fire engines battled the flames. Officials said eight of the 13 people at the factory managed to escape, while three bodies were recovered from the building, about 320 kilometers (2000 miles) north of Athens. Two people were reported missing as search operations continued, according to fire officials. The cause of the explosion remained unclear."
"Violanta S.A. said it was focusing on supporting employees and their families, according to a statement carried by the Athens News Agency. Six people, including a firefighter, were treated at a hospital in Trikala, mainly for breathing problems, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis told ERTnews radio, adding that none were in life-threatening condition. Investigators and disaster response teams remained at the scene as authorities worked to determine what triggered the explosion. Edited by: Wesley Dockery"
An explosion and subsequent fire tore through the Violanta S.A. biscuit factory near Trikala during the night shift, killing at least three workers and leaving two others missing. Eight of 13 people at the plant escaped, while three bodies were recovered from the building. About 40 firefighters and 13 fire engines battled the blaze as search operations continued. Six people, including a firefighter, were treated in Trikala for breathing problems; none were in life-threatening condition. The cause of the explosion remained unclear. Violanta S.A. said it was focusing on supporting employees and families while investigators and disaster response teams worked at the scene.
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