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Building partially collapses after explosion in central Athens, one person reportedly injured
Firefighters rescued two women and searched for five missing people as damage spread to nearby buildings and cars, officials said.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, a powerful explosion destroyed a two-storey residential building in Athens' historic Plaka district near the Acropolis, reducing the structure to twisted metal and rubble.
- Investigators are probing a suspected gas leak as the primary cause, following witness reports of a strong odor in the area shortly before 7:30 am when the blast occurred.
- A heavy deployment of 24 firefighters and specialized EMAK rescue units is searching for five missing individuals—including an elderly couple and tourists—using thermal cameras and sniffer dogs.
- The explosion's force shattered windows and hurled debris up to three blocks away, damaging shops and vehicles while injuring one passer-by and two women rescued from an adjacent building.
- Sunday services for the First Greek Evangelical Church will move outdoors due to structural damage, while Athens Mayor Haris Doukas coordinates site assessments with municipal services.
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