Overview
- The blast struck during the night shift in the basement shortly before 4 a.m., with the detonation heard up to eight kilometers away.
- Emergency crews recovered four bodies and continued searching for a fifth worker presumed dead.
- Seven people were injured, including a firefighter, and the production hall was destroyed.
- The ensuing blaze reportedly reached about 1,000°C, melting steel members and collapsing parts of the roof.
- Greek media reported a summer inspection that flagged gas-leak detection and emergency-exit deficiencies, with no confirmation the issues were fixed.